52 16 ... Removing and installing/replacing seat pan and flex mat on front left or right seat (sports/electric)

Remove seat cover with padding, refer to 52 16 400 Replacing seat cover for left or right front seat (sports/electric) .

Release left screw (1) and slacken right screw only.

Release left/right screws (3).

Slacken left/right screws (4) only.

Lever out retaining plate (2) on left.

Installation: 

Tightening Torque, refer to  SEATS - TIGHTENING TORQUES  . 

Fig 1: Identifying Retaining Plate And Screws

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Press seat pan (4) upwards, thereby relieving tension on flex mat.

Release screw (1) and remove support (2) from gear (3).

Installation: 

Tightening Torque, refer to  SEATS - TIGHTENING TORQUES  .  .

Fig 2: Identifying Seat Pan

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Installation: 

Using split-pin drift (1), lift support (2) onto guide (3).

Fig 3: Installing Split-Pin Drift And Lift Support Onto Guide

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Version with seat occupancy detector:

If necessary, unhook control unit (1) and cable (3) from holders (2).

Fig 4: Identifying Control Unit And Cable

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Turn seat pan (1) upwards.

Detach flexmat (2) at rear from mounts (3).

Fig 5: Identifying Flexmat

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Detach seat pan (1) on left/right backwards/top from mount (2) and remove.

Fig 6: Detaching Seat Pan

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Detach flexmat (1) from mounts (2) on seat pan (3).

Fig 7: Detaching Flexmat From Mounts

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Removing thigh support from seat pan: 

Unhook spring (1) from thigh support (2).

Fig 8: Locating Spring

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Release screws (1) and remove thigh support (2).

Fig 9: Identifying Thigh Support And Screws

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If necessary, release screws (1) and remove guide rails (2) from seat pan (3).

Fig 10: Identifying Guide Rails

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