52 13 001 Removing and installing front seat, driver's side

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Disconnect BATTERY EARTH LEAD
Remove HEAD RESTRAINT

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:

Powerlok screws must be replaced and must not be reused
Powerlok screws are mechanical screw locks with trilobular threads

Move seat to upper back position.

Release and dispose of screws (1).

Fig 1: Identifying Screws

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Adjust the seat to the front top.

Release and dispose of screws (1).

Fig 2: 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 3: Identifying Plug Connection

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Installation note:

Carpet must not get between seat rails and floor panel in area of attachment points (squeaking noises)
Replace microencapsulated screws
Insert all screws loose to avoid twisting
Tighten down all screws to specified torque
Tightening torque 52 10 01AZ .

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.