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

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Necessary preliminary work

Disconnect BATTERY EARTH LEAD .
Remove head restraint . See 52 13 390 REMOVING AND INSTALLING OR REPLACING FRONT LEFT OR RIGHT HEAD RESTRAINT or 52 14 392 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING FRONT LEFT OR RIGHT CRASH-ACTIVE HEAD RESTRAINT (FROM 09/08) .
Only E90/E91 from version 09/08 and F25/F26:
Remove CRASH-ACTIVE HEADREST

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 tensioner or side airbag, resulting in injuries.

Installation note:

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

Move seat to upper back position.

Release and dispose of screws (1).

Fig 1: Identifying Seat Rail Screws

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Move seat forwards and position flush with seat rails.

Unclip release tab (2) for belt end fitting trim (1) with plastic wedge.

Fig 2: Unclipping Release Tab For Belt End Fitting Trim With Plastic Wedge

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Release screw (1).

Tightening torque 72 11 2AZ .

Disconnect end fitting (2).

Installation note:

Make sure end fitting (2) is correctly seated on seat mechanism pin.

Fig 3: Identifying End Fitting And Screw

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Release and dispose of screws (1).

Fig 4: Identifying Screws

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Disconnect plug connection (1).

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

Lift out front seat.

Fig 5: Identifying Plug Connection

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Installation note:

Carpet must not get between seat rails and floor panel in area of attachment points (groaning noises)
Replace microencapsulated screws
Insert all screws loose to avoid twisting
Tighten down all screws to specified torque

Tightening torque 52 10 1AZ .

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 tensioner or side airbag, resulting in injuries.