52 17 032 Removing and installing/replacing backrest frame for driver's seat
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Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Remove DRIVER'S SEAT .
- Partially remove backrest cover . See 52 17 407 REPLACING BACKREST COVER FOR DRIVER'S SEAT (COMFORT) or 52 17 408 REPLACING BACKREST COVER FOR FRONT PASSENGER SEAT (COMFORT) for front seat
NOTE:
For purposes of clarity the following operations are shown with the backrest cover removed.
Detach clips (2).
Installation:
Replace faulty clips (2).
Unlock plug connections (1) and disconnect.
Detach wiring harness retainers from backrest frame.
Feed wiring harness out of backrest frame.
Unclip left and right clips (1).
Unhook seat covers (2) on left and right.
Release left and right screws (3).
Tightening torque 52 10 2AZ .
Remove backrest frame.
Replacement only:
- If necessary, remove lumbar cushion with drive and valve block . See 67 66 010 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING LUMBAR SUPPORT DRIVE MECHANISM ON FRONT SEAT, LEFT OR RIGHT or 52 14 050 REPLACING LUMBAR CUSHION ON FRONT LEFT OR RIGHT SEAT
- Remove SIDE AIRBAG
- Remove complete backrest cover . See 52 17 407 REPLACING BACKREST COVER FOR DRIVER'S SEAT (COMFORT) or 52 17 408 REPLACING BACKREST COVER FOR FRONT PASSENGER SEAT (COMFORT)
- Remove CARRIER PLATE FOR REAR CABIN ENTERTAINMENT
NOTE:
The new backrest frame part contains all the drives.
Version with rear cabin monitor (RSE) only:
Blind rivet threaded pins for carrier plate must be reset.
Attach blind rivet thread pins.