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Install front seat

WARNING: Pyrotechnic components  .
Danger! Immobilization period-threatening injuries! 
NOTE: RISK OF DAMAGE 
Careless handling of tools and sharp-edged components  .
Scratches, surface damage  .
  • Protect working area.
  • Handle tools and components carefully.

Disconnecting all battery ground leads 

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Activating the 48 V electrical system 

Precondition 

Ignition is switched off.

NOTE: RISK OF DAMAGE 
Damage to the 48-V battery 
If a 48-V battery that is disconnected from the electrical system is activated, the battery electronics will be damaged  .
  • Only ever activate the 48 V electrical system when the 48 V battery is fully connected up.
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TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

Seat to body 
Cheese head screw with collar
Replace screw.
Tightening torque  42 Nm
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Installing the front strap fitting 

NOTE: TECHNICAL INFORMATION 
Clean all threaded belt connections  with micro-encapsulated outer and internal threads.
Shavings or other debris must not remain in the components.
If a microencapsulated screw is reused, it must be coated with the following screw locking agent: Loctite 243, medium strength  .
The screw connection must be completed within 10 minutes as hardening begins after this period.
TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

Seat belt strap fitting to seat mechanism 
M10
Replace screw.
tightening torque  42 Nm
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