52 13 030 Removing and installing / replacing backrest frame on left or right front seat (normal / manual).

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Remove backrest frame and backrest cover with support,

refer to 52 13 405 .

Model with lumbar supports:

If necessary, remove lumbar cushion on front seat,

refer to 52 13 050 .

If necessary, remove valve housing for lumbar support, front,

refer to .

If necessary, remove lumbar support drive mechanism on front seat,

refer to 67 66 010 .

If necessary, release screw (1) and remove metal nut (2).

Fig 1: Metal Nut

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If necessary, remove mat (1) from spring wire (2) of backrest frame (3).

Fig 2: Mat And Spring Wire

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Installation:

If necessary, suspend mat (1) on uppermost spring wire (2) on backrest frame (3).

Fig 3: Spring Wire And Backrest Frame

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