52 14 060 Removing and installing / replacing valve housing for front left or right lumbar support (normal / manual)

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Special tools required:

NOTE: For special tools, refer to SEATS - SPECIAL TOOLS - 645CI (E63) .

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove rear panel on front seat, refer to 52 14 198 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING REAR PANEL ON LEFT OR RIGHT FRONT SEAT BACKREST (NORMAL/ELECTRIC) or 52 16 198 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING REAR PANEL ON FRONT LEFT OR RIGHT SEAT BACKREST (SPORTS/ELECTRIC) .

E83:

If necessary, detach tensioning cables from backrest frame (2).

Detach backrest cover (1) in direction of arrow from backrest frame (2).

Fig 1: Detaching Backrest Cover From Backrest Frame (E83)

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E63:

Detach tensioning cables (1) from backrest frame (2).

Fig 2: Detaching Tensioning Cables From Backrest Frame (E63)

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Disconnect all retainers.

Detach partial cover (2) from backrest frame.

Installation:

Lock new retainers by bending with special tool 52 0 050.

Disconnect plug connection (5).

NOTE: If necessary, gently heat air hose when firmly seated.

Disconnect air hoses (2...4) from valve housing (1).

2 Hose (blue) top cushion

3 Hose (clear) lumbar drive

4 Hose (red) bottom cushion

Fig 3: Disconnecting Air Hoses From Valve Housing

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Release screw (1) from inside.

Remove valve housing (3) with metal nut (2).

Fig 4: Removing Valve Housing With Metal Nut

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Installation:

Pay attention to seat heating cable guide (1).

Lay air hoses (2) without kinks through hole (3).

Check function.

Fig 5: Identifying Seat Heating Cable Guide And Air Hose

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