52 17 020 Removing and installing/replacing seat frame on left or right front seat (comfort)

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Necessary preliminary tasks

Remove FRONT SEAT .
Remove SEAT COVER .
Remove BACKREST FRAME on front seat.
If necessary, remove pressure distributor . See 52 17 027 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING PRESSURE DISTRIBUTOR FOR ACTIVE PASSENGER SEAT or 52 17 026 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING PRESSURE DISTRIBUTOR FOR ACTIVE DRIVER'S SEAT for active seat.

Remove wiring harness (1) from seat frame (2).

Fig 1: Identifying Wiring Harness And Seat Frame

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Release rivets (1) on left and right, remove fastening strips (2) on left and right.

Release screws (3).

Tightening torque 52 10 6AZ .

Remove seat frame.

Fig 2: Identifying Seat Frame Rivets, Strips And Screws

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NOTE: The new seat frame part contains all the drives.