52 15 030 Removing and installing/replacing backrest frame on left or right front seat (sport/manual)

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Remove backrest frame and backrest cover with padding, refer to REPLACING BACK-REST COVER FOR LEFT OR RIGHT FRONT SEAT (NORMAL / MANUAL) .

Replacement only:

Model with lumbar supports:

If necessary, remove lumbar cushion on front seat, refer to REPLACING LUMBAR CUSHION ON FRONT LEFT OR RIGHT SEAT .

If necessary, remove valve housing for front lumbar support, refer to REMOVING AND INSTALLING / REPLACING VALVE HOUSING FOR LEFT OR RIGHT LUMBAR SUPPORT, FRONT (NORMAL / MANUAL) .

If necessary, remove drive unit for lumbar support on front seat, refer to 67 66 010 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING LUMBAR SUPPORT DRIVE MECHANISM ON FRONT SEAT, LEFT OR RIGHT .

Lift out mount (1) for rear panel at top and pull off towards rear/top from backrest frame (2).

Fig 1: Removing Backrest Frame

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Installation:

Catch (1) and guide (2) on mount (3) for rear panel must not be damaged.
Guide taper (4) must point downwards.

Fig 2: Identifying Catch & Guide On Mount
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If necessary, release screw (1) and remove metal nut (2).

Fig 3: Removing Metal Nut

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If necessary, remove mat (1) from spring wire (2) of backrest frame (3).

Fig 4: Removing Mat From Spring Wire Of Backrest Frame

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Installation:

If necessary, suspend mat (1) on uppermost spring wire (2) on backrest frame (3).

Fig 5: Installing Mat On Uppermost Spring Wire On Backrest Frame
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