52 15 526 Removing and installing/replacing seat mechanism on left or right front seat
IMPORTANT:
The side airbag is integrated in the front seat.
Improper handling may trigger the side airbag and as a result cause injuries.
Improper handling may trigger the side airbag and as a result cause injuries.
Observe safety information for HANDLING COMPONENTS OF AIRBAG SYSTEM .
Use of the universal seat mount is recommended for carrying out professional repairs.
Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Remove backrest cover with upholstery. Refer to 52 15 407 REPLACING BACKREST COVER FOR DRIVER'S SEAT or 52 15 408 REPLACING BACKREST COVER FOR FRONT PASSENGER SEAT .
- Remove Seat Cover with upholstery. Refer to 52 15 402 REPLACING SEAT COVER FOR DRIVER'S SEAT or 52 15 403 REPLACING SEAT COVER FOR FRONT PASSENGER SEAT .
- Remove Lower Strap on front left or right. Refer to 72 11 070 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING FRONT LOWER STRAP FITTING (BELT TENSIONER), DRIVER'S SEAT or 72 11 071 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING FRONT LOWER STRAP FITTING (BELT TENSIONER), FRONT PASSENGER SEAT .
- Release from seat mechanism AIRBAG CABLE
Release screws (1) on left and right.
Tightening torque: 52 10 2AZ .
Remove backrest frame (2) upwards from the seat mechanism (3).
Unlock connector housing (1) and release to rear from the seat mechanism.
Unlock and disconnect all connectors (1).
Unlock holder (2) with screwdriver and feed out control unit (3) from the seat mechanism.
Feed out seat wiring harness from seat frame.
Replacement:
- Remounting the BACKREST ANGLE ADJUSTMENT DRIVE
- Remounting the SEAT HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT DRIVE
- Remounting the FORWARD/BACK SEAT ADJUSTMENT DRIVE
- Remounting the SEAT ANGLE ADJUSTMENT DRIVE