52 14 020 Removing and installing/replacing seat frame on left or right front seat (normal/electric)

Necessary preliminary tasks: 

• Remove front seat  , see 52 14 000 Removing and installing left or right front seat .
• Remove backrest frame  , see 52 17 030 Removing and installing/replacing backrest frame on left or right front seat (comfort) .
• Remove both seat rails  on front seat, see 52 14 010 Removing and installing/replacing both seat rails on left or right front seat (normal/electric) .
• Remove seat cover for front seat  , see 52 13 400 Replacing seat cover for left or right front seat (normal/semi-electric)  or 52 14 400 Replacing cover for left or right front seat  or 52 16 400 Removing and installing/replacing seat cover for left or right front seat (sport/electric)  or 52 17 400 Removing and installing/replacing seat cover for left or right front seat (comfort) .

Release fastening elements (1) on left and right.

Remove component (2) on left and right.

Remove complete seat wiring harness.

Fig 1: Identifying Fastening Elements

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