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

Necessary preliminary tasks 

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: 

Move seat to upper back position.

Release and dispose of screws (1).

Fig 1: Identifying Seat Screws
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Move seat forwards and position flush with seat runners.

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

Fig 2: Removing Release Tab For Belt Anchor Fitting Trim Using Plastic Wedge
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Release screw (1).

Tightening torque 72 11 2AZ .

Remove anchor fitting (2).

Installation: 

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

Fig 3: Identifying Anchor Fitting With 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: 

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.