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

Necessary preliminary work: 

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: 

Move seat to upper back position.

Release and dispose of screws (1).

Fig 1: Identifying Front 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 Front Seat End Fitting And Screw
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Release and dispose of screws (1).

Fig 4: Identifying Rear Seat 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: 

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.