52 14 020 Removing and installing/renewing seat frame on left or right front seat (normal/electric)

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Necessary preliminary tasks

Remove FRONT SEAT
Remove BACKREST FRAME
Remove BOTH SEAT RAILS on front seat
Remove SEAT COVER FOR FRONT SEAT

Release fastening elements (1) on left and right.

Remove component (2) on left and right.

Remove complete seat wiring harness.

Fig 1: Identifying Fastening Elements And Component

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