52 14 032 Removing and installing/replacing backrest frame for left or right front passenger seat
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Necessary preliminary work:
- Remove FRONT PASSENGER SEAT
- Partially remove BACKREST COVER for front seat
NOTE:
For purposes of clarity, the following operations are shown with the backrest cover removed.
Detach clips (2).
Installation note:
Replace faulty clips (2).
Unlock plug connections (1) and disconnect.
Detach wiring harness clamps 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 support with drive and valve block . See 67 66 010 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING LUMBAR SUPPORT DRIVE MECHANISM ON FRONT SEAT, LEFT OR RIGHT , 52 14 050 REPLACING LUMBAR CUSHION ON FRONT LEFT OR RIGHT SEAT or 52 14 060 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING VALVE BODY FOR LEFT OR RIGHT FRONT LUMBAR SUPPORT
- Remove SIDE AIRBAG
- Remove complete backrest cover . See 52 14 407 REPLACING BACKREST COVER FOR DRIVER'S SEAT (NORMAL/ELECTRIC) or 52 14 408 REPLACING BACKREST COVER FOR FRONT PASSENGER SEAT (NORMAL/ELECTRICAL)
- Remove CARRIER PLATE FOR REAR PASSENGER COMPARTMENT ENTERTAINMENT
NOTE:
The new backrest frame part contains all the drives.
Version with rear passenger compartment monitor (RSE) only:
Blind rivet threaded pins for carrier plate must be reset.
Attach blind rivet thread pins.