52 14 025 Removing And Installing/Replacing Seat Mechanism On Left Or Right Front Seat (Normal/Electric)

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Special tools required:

61 2 071
61 2 074

For identification of special tools, refer to SEATS - SPECIAL TOOLS - 3-SERIES (M54/E46) .

Carry out following tasks beforehand:

Remove seat pan and flexmat on front seat. Refer to 52 13... REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING SEAT PAN AND FLEXMAT (NORMAL/MANUAL), LEFT OR RIGHT .
Remove backrest frame on front seat. Refer to 52 13 030 REMOVING AND INSTALLING / REPLACING BACK-REST FRAME ON LEFT OR RIGHT FRONT SEAT (NORMAL / MANUAL) or 52 15 030 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING BACKREST FRAME ON LEFT OR RIGHT FRONT SEAT (SPORT/MANUAL) .
Remove seat belt tensioner. Refer to 72 11 030 Removing and installing/replacing front seat belt .

Release screw (1) and cable holder (3).

Fig 1: Removing Retaining Bracket With Seat Wiring Harness

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Remove retaining bracket (2) with seat wiring harness from seat mechanism (4).

Attach cable 61 2 074 to cable 61 2 071 and connect plug connection (1) to front seat.

Fig 2: Attaching Cables

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Connect cable 61 2 071 to battery. Check function.