52 14 000 Removing and installing left or right front seat (normal/electric)

Necessary preliminary tasks: 

• Remove front head restraint. See REMOVING AND INSTALLING OR REPLACING FRONT LEFT OR RIGHT HEAD RESTRAINTS (NORMAL/ELECTRIC) , REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING FRONT LEFT OR RIGHT CRASH-ACTIVE HEAD RESTRAINT , or REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING FRONT LEFT OR RIGHT CRASH-ACTIVE HEAD RESTRAINT 
• Remove OUTER COVER  on front seat

Switch off ignition!

Adjust front seat as far forward and upward as possible.

Release screws.

Tightening torques 52 10 01AZ .

Fig 1: Identifying Front Seat Screws

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Release screw (1) for belt mounting.

Tightening torque 72 11 04AZ .

Fig 2: Identifying Belt Mounting Screws

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Move front seat as far back as possible.

Raise bridge (1) on front right seat rail cover slightly and unlock.

Pull cover forwards to remove.

Fig 3: Raising Bridge On Front Right Seat Rail Cover

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Press rocker switch (1) on front left seat rail cover and unlock.

Gently slide cover (2) towards front.

Carefully unlock inside edge (3) from inside.

Pull cover forwards to remove.

Fig 4: Pressing Rocker Switch On Front Left Seat Rail Cover

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Release front screws on left and right seat rails.

Tightening torques 52 10 01AZ .

Fig 5: Locating Front Screws On Left And Right Seat Rails

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Installation: 

Floor carpet must not project between seat rail and floor board in area of screw-down points (grinding noises).

Carefully tip seat towards rear.

Unclip cover (1) towards front.

Disconnect plug connections (yellow and black) on seat modules.

Lift out front seat.

Fig 6: Removing Door Sill With Protective Covers

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