52 13 ... Removing and installing/replacing seat pan and flexmat (normal/manual), left or right

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Remove seat cover with support, refer to 52 13 400 REPLACING SEAT COVER ON LEFT OR RIGHT FRONT SEAT (NORMAL/MANUAL) .

Release left screw (1) and slacken right screw only.

Release left/right screws (3).

Slacken left/right screws (4) only.

Remove left retaining plate (2) downwards.

Fig 1: Removing Left Retaining Plate

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Installation:

Tightening torque, refer to 52 10 9AZ in SEATS - TIGHTENING TORQUES - 645CI .

Press seat pan (1) upwards, thereby relieving tension on flexmat.

Fig 2: Pressing Seat Pan Upwards

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Release screws (1) and remove retaining plates (2).

Fig 3: Removing Retaining Plates

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Installation:

Tightening torque, refer to 52 10 9AZ in SEATS - TIGHTENING TORQUES - 645CI .

Unhook cable (1) from holder (2).

Fig 4: Unhooking Cable From Holder

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Turn seat pan (1) upwards.

Detach flexmat (2) at rear from mounts (3).

Fig 5: Turning Seat Pan Upwards And Detaching Flexmat (2) At Rear From Mounts (3)

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Detach seat pan (1) on left/right backwards/top from mount (2) and remove.

Fig 6: Removing Seat Pan On Left/Right Backwards/Top From Mount

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Detach flexmat (1) from mounts (2) on seat pan (3).

Fig 7: Detaching Flexmat From Mounts On Seat Pan

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