52 16 310 Replacing seat pan on left/right (sport/electrical)
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Necessary preliminary work:
- Remove SUPPORT FOR OUTER COVER
- Remove COVER FOR FRONT SEAT
- Remove ADJUSTMENT UNIT FOR THIGH SUPPORT
Installation note:
- Microencapsulated screws must be coated with Loctite if they are to be reused
- Screw connection must be completed within 20 mins. (start of curing)
- Microencapsulated screws must not be retightened
- Thread of nut must be cleaned beforehand in event of repeated use
NOTE:
For purposes of clarity, the operations are shown with the component removed.
Lift out cover welt (1) from all around seat frame.
Fold seat cover and upholstery towards the top.
Release screws (1).
Tightening torque 52 10 7AZ .
Unfasten screws (2).
Tightening torque 52 10 7AZ .
Detach flexmat in area (3).
If necessary, release associated cables and clips.
Feed out bearing (1) in the direction of the arrow.
Installation note:
Both plastic bearings (1) must be replaced.
Adequately coat the transverse pipe (2) around the plastic bearing (1) with grease.
Attention!
Use only approved greases.
Feed out seat pan (1) towards the top.
Installation note:
Remount rubber plugs (1) and felt to new seat pan in the same way as for removed seat pan.