52 13 001 Removing and installing front seat, driver's side

WARNING: High-voltage system - risk of serious injury or death. The following points must be strictly observed prior to starting work:

De-energize the HIGH-VOLTAGE SYSTEM .

Observe SAFETY INFORMATION for handling electric vehicles.

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Disconnect BATTERY EARTH LEAD

IMPORTANT:

An airbag module and a pyrotechnical seat belt tensioner are installed in the front seat.

Improper handling can lead to triggering of the pyrotechnical seat belt tensioner or side airbag, resulting in injuries.

Installation note:

Microencapsulated screws must be coated with Loctite if they are to be reused
Screw connection must be completed within 20 mins. (start of curing)
Microencapsulated screws must not be retightened
Thread of nut must be cleaned beforehand in event of repeated use

Move seat to upper back position.

Release screws (1).

Tightening torque 52 10 1AZ .

Fig 1: Identifying Front Seat Screws

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Adjust the seat to the front top.

Release screws (1).

Tightening torque 52 10 1AZ .

Fig 2: Identifying Front Seat Screws

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Unlock PLUG CONNECTION (1) and disconnect.

IMPORTANT: Cover door sill with protective covers (risk of damage).

Lift out front seat.

Fig 3: Identifying Plug Connection

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Installation note:

Carpet must not get between seat rails and floor panel in area of attachment points (squeaking noises)
Insert all screws loose to avoid twisting
Tighten down all screws to specified torque

Tightening torque 52 10 1AZ .

WARNING: When carrying out further work on the front seat, it is absolutely imperative to observe the SAFETY REGULATIONS on handling airbag modules and pyrotechnical seat belt tensioners
Improper handling can lead to triggering of the pyrotechnical seat belt tensioner or side airbag, resulting in injuries.