52 13 000 Removing and installing left or right front seat

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WARNING: Observe safety regulations for handling airbag modules and pyrotechnical seatbelt tensioners.
Improper handling can lead to triggering of the pyrotechnical seat belt tensioner or side airbag, resulting in injuries.

Switch off ignition!

Necessary preliminary tasks:

If necessary, remove head restraint. 52 13 390 Removing And Installing Or Replacing Front Left Or Right Headrest

Release screw (1) and remove seat belt (2).

Release screw (3) on left/right.

Tightening torque, see 52 10 1AZ in SEATS - TIGHTENING TORQUES .

Move front seat as far back as possible.

Fig 1: Removing Seat Belt

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Release nuts (3).

Installation:

Replace nuts.

Tightening torque, see 52 10 1AZ in SEATS - TIGHTENING TORQUES .

Release lock (1), disconnect plug connection (2).

Carefully lift out front seat (risk of damage).

Installation:

Floor carpet must not enter area between seat rails and floor panel beside screw points (grating noises).

Fig 2: Releasing Lock Disconnecting Plug Connection

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