52 14 018 Removing and installing/replacing seat frame for front passenger seat

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Necessary preliminary work:

Remove FRONT PASSENGER SEAT
Remove seat cover. See SPORT SEAT or COMFORT SEAT .
Remove backrest frame. See BACKREST FRAME (VERSION 1) or BACKREST FRAME (VERSION 2) .

Release all clips.

Installation note:

If necessary, replace faulty clips.

Feed wiring harness (1) out of seat frame.

Fig 1: Locating Seat Frame Wiring Harness

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Open rivets (1) on left and right.

Remove securing strips (2) on left and right.

Release screws (3).

Tightening torque 52 10 6AZ .

Remove seat frame from seat rail.

Fig 2: Identifying Seat Rail Securing Strips And Rivets

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NOTE: The new seat frame part contains all the drives.