52 13 015 Removing and installing/replacing actuating unit on left or right front seat (normal/semi-electric)

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove outer cover on front seat. 52 13 040 Removing And Installing/Replacing Outer Cover On Left Or Right Front Seat (Normal/Semi-Electric)

Pull lever and release screw (1).

Release screws (1) and remove actuating unit.

Fig 1: Removing Actuating Unit

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Unclip Bowden cable sleeve (1).

Feed Bowden cable nipple (2) out of fixture (3).

Fig 2: Feeding Bowden Cable Nipple Out Of Fixture

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