52 13 030 Removing and installing/replacing backrest frame on left or right front seat

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove front seat . See 52 13 000 Removing And Installing Left Or Right Front Seat .
Remove rear panel on front seat backrest. See 52 13 198 Removing And Installing/Replacing Rear Panel On Left Or Right Front Seat Backrest .
If necessary, remove head restraint. See 52 13 390 Removing And Installing Or Replacing Front Left Or Right Headrest .

Detach seat cover (1) on left/right. See 52 13 400 Replacing Cover For Left Or Right Front Seat .

Release screw (2) on left/right.

Tightening torque, see 52 10 2AZ in SEATS - TIGHTENING TORQUES .

Remove backrest frame (3) completely towards top.

Fig 1: Removing Backrest Frame Completely Towards Top

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Replacement:

Remove backrest cover. See 52 13 405 Replacing Backrest Cover For Left Or Right Front Seat .