52 13 000 Removing and installing left or right front seat (normal/manual)

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Disconnect battery negative lead
Remove HEAD RESTRAINT
E92 from version 09/08 only:
Remove crash-active head restraint

IMPORTANT: An airbag module and a pyrotechnical seat belt tensioner are installed in the front seat.
Improper handling can lead to triggering of the pyrotechnical seat belt pretensioner or side airbag, resulting in injuries.

Installation:

Powerlok screws must be replaced and must not be reused
Powerlok screws are mechanical screw locks with trilobular threads

Release screws (1).

Installation:

Replace screws.

Tightening torque 52 10 01AZ .

Move front seat as far back as possible.

Fig 1: Identifying Seat Rail Screws

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Release screws (3).

Installation:

Replace screws.

Tightening torque 52 10 01AZ .

Unlock plug connection (1) and disconnect plug (2).

IMPORTANT: Cover door sill with protective covers (risk of damage).

Fig 2: Unlocking Plug Connection

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Lift out front seat.

Installation:

Carpet must not get between seat rails and floor pan in area of fastening points (grating noises).

WARNING: When carrying out further work on the front seat, it is absolutely imperative to observe the SAFETY REGULATIONS on handling airbag modules and pyrotechnical seat belt tensioners
Improper handling can lead to triggering of the pyrotechnical seat belt pretensioner or side airbag, resulting in injuries.