52 13 014 Replacing Bowden cable for longitudinal adjustment on left or right front seat (normal/manual)

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Remove front seat, refer to 52 13 000 Removing And Installing Left Or Right Front Seat (Normal/Semi-Electric) .

Remove clips (1) and pull Bowden cable forwards to remove.

Fig 1: Removing Clips And Bowden Cable

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Slide Bowden cable (1) out of guide (2). Twist Bowden cable through 90° and lift out of support (4).

Installation:

Route Bowden cable (1) behind rubber tape (3).

Fig 2: Sliding Bowden Cable Out Of Guide

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Withdraw Bowden cable nipple (1) from support (2) and remove Bowden cable for longitudinal adjustment.

Installation:

Adjust Bowden cable for longitudinal adjustment.

Fig 3: Adjusting Bowden Cable

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