52 13 030 Removing and installing/replacing backrest frame on left or right front seat (normal/manual)
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IMPORTANT:
When working on the front seat it is absolutely essential to observe the safety regulations on handling airbag modules.
Improper handling may trigger the side airbag and as a result cause injuries.
Improper handling may trigger the side airbag and as a result cause injuries.
Necessary preliminary work:
- Remove front seat . See 52 13 001 REMOVING AND INSTALLING FRONT SEAT, DRIVER'S SIDE (NORMAL/MANUAL) or 52 13 002 REMOVING AND INSTALLING THE FRONT SEAT ON THE PASSENGER'S SIDE (NORMAL/MANUAL) .
- Remove REAR PANEL ON FRONT SEAT BACKREST
Cut open cable strap (1).
Press locks (2) outwards and at the same time remove connector (3) in direction of arrow from connector housing (4).
Unclip airbag wiring harness (1) in marked area.
Release airbag wiring harness (1) from cable clips on seat mechanism.
Version with seat heating only:
Unlock plug connection (1) and disconnect.
Unclip wiring harness (2) in marked area.
Release wiring harness (2) from cable clips on seat mechanism.
IMPORTANT:
Feed all the wiring harnesses carefully through the seat and backrest mechanism as the edges of the frame can be sharp.
Unhook backrest cover (1) on left and right.
Release screws (2) on left and right.
Tightening torque: 52 10 02AZ .
Remove backrest frame (3) completely towards top.
Replacement:
- Remove backrest cover with upholstery. See 52 13 407 REPLACE BACKREST COVER FOR DRIVER'S SEAT (NORMAL/MANUAL) or 52 13 408 REPLACING BACKREST COVER FOR FRONT PASSENGER SEAT (NORMAL/MANUAL) .