52 13 034 Removing and installing/replacing release mechanism on left or right front seat

Preliminary work needed: 

• Remove backrest cover with upholstery. Refer to REPLACING UPHOLSTERY FOR FRONT PASSENGER SEAT BACKREST .
• Refer to REMOVING HEAD RESTRAINT .

Feed out Bowden cables from cable clip (1).

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Detach ball socket (1) from ball head on left and right.

Installation note: 

Ball socket (1) must audibly snap into place.

Ball socket (1) must be able to move freely on the ball head.

Feed out Bowden cable (2) from guide (3).

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Unscrew the screws (1).

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Release detent (1) and feed out release mechanism (2) with Bowden cables.

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