52 14 034 Removing and installing/replacing release mechanism on front left or right seat

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Remove release lever on front seat.

Remove rear panel on front seat.

Remove cover on left and right:

Unclip catch (1) towards rear
Unclip catch (2) towards front
Lift out cover of guide (3) towards bottom and side

Installation:

Catches (1, 2) and guide (3) of cover must not be damaged.

Fig 1: Identifying Cover Catch

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Unclip cable on left and right:

Press together catches (1) and detach lug towards outside
Unclip catch (2) of cable mount towards top and remove towards outside

Installation:

Catches (1) must not be damaged.

After installation, they must always point outwards (away from seat).

Fig 2: Identifying Catch

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Installation:

Catch (1) and guide bearing (2) must not be damaged.

Fig 3: Identifying Catch And Guide Bearing

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Unclip release mechanism towards top.

NOTE: On both sides on passenger seat.

Installation:

Cable covering must point out a little over covering mount.

Fig 4: Uncliping Release Mechanism

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Installation:

Release screw (1) and remove seat back towards top.
Insert adjusting tool (2) in seat back and secure with screw (1).
Clip cable on both sides onto mounting lug (3).
Slide catch lug (4) into cable end clip until there is no cable play.
Lock catch by pushing up retaining ring (5).
Unclip cable, remove adjusting element (2), install seat backrest.

Fig 5: Identifying Seat Back Screw And Mounting Lug
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NOTE: Catch can no longer be released when retaining ring has snapped into place.