52 14 070 Removing and installing/replacing seat angle adjuster on left or right front seat (normal/electric)

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove front seat .
Remove outer cover

Release screws (1).

Release screw (2).

Unclip carrier (3) from seat mechanism at rear.

Fig 1: Identifying Seat Mechanism Carrier And Screw

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Unlock plug connection (1) on drive unit (2) and disconnect.

Fig 2: Identifying Plug Connection On Drive Unit

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Release screws (1).

Installation:

Replace Taptite screws (1).

Tightening torque, see 52 10 16AZ in SEATS - TIGHTENING TORQUES .

Release screw (2).

Tightening torque, see 52 10 17AZ in SEATS - TIGHTENING TORQUES .

Remove seat angle adjuster (3).

Installation:

Slide left and right O-rings onto shaft. Make sure O-rings are correctly located between seat angle adjuster and seat pan.

Fig 3: Identifying Seat Angle Adjuster And Screws

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