(Removing the left and right front seat)

NOTE: Description is for left component only. Procedure on the right side is identical.

Precondition

The forward/back seat adjustment is operational.

Removing the front seat belt end fitting

NOTE: RISK OF DAMAGE
Careless handling of tools and sharp-edged components .
Scratches, surface damage .

Protect working area.
Handle tools and components carefully.

Loosen screw (1).
Feed out the front seat belt end fitting (2) in the marked area from the seat frame (3).

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Guide out the seat belt end fitting with belt (1) carefully from cover (2) in the marked area.

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Removing the outer seat rail cover

NOTE: For a better overview the removed condition is shown here.

Unclip the outer seat rail cover (1) carefully from detents (2) of the front seat rail cover (3).
Guide out and remove the outer seat rail cover (1) carefully in the arrow direction.

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Removing the front seat rail covers

NOTE: For a better overview the removed condition is shown here.

Unlock the detents (1).
Remove the front seat rail cover (2) in the arrow direction.

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Removing the end caps of the rear seat rails

NOTE: RISK OF DAMAGE
Careless handling of tools and sharp-edged components .
Scratches, surface damage .

Protect working area.
Handle tools and components carefully.

Shift front seat forwards.
Loosen screws (1).
Unclip lock (2)
Carefully spread end caps (3) of the seat rails in the arrow direction and remove them.

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Removing the end caps of the front seat rails

NOTE: RISK OF DAMAGE
Careless handling of tools and sharp-edged components .
Scratches, surface damage .

Protect working area.
Handle tools and components carefully.

NOTE: Description is for left component only. Procedure on the right side is identical.

Shift front seat rearwards.
Unclip lock (1) of end cap (2) of the front seat rails carefully.

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NOTE: For a better overview the removed condition is shown here.
Unlock lock (1) of end cap (2) of the seat rail carefully from seat rail (3) as shown using special tool 2 298 505 .

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Carefully spread end caps (1) of the seat rails in the arrow direction and remove them in the driving direction.

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Loosen screws (1).
Bring the front seat to center position.
When removing the front seat:
Retract the steering column fully and adjust it upwards fully.

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Deactivate vehicle-specific high-voltage or low-voltage vehicle electrical system

NOTE: RISK OF DAMAGE
Damage to the high-voltage battery due to the failure to° deactivate the high-voltage system before disconnecting the vehicle battery via the high-voltage service disconnect °in BEV and PHEV vehicles .
Damage to high-voltage system!

Before disconnecting the vehicle battery, it is essential to deactivate the high-voltage system via the high-voltage service disconnect in BEV and PHEV vehicles.
All work on the high-voltage system may only be carried out by specially trained and technically experienced personnel.
For additional information see SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR HANDLING ELECTRIC AND HYBRID VEHICLES and NOTES ON REPAIR OF HIGH-VOLTAGE BATTERY UNIT .

Deactivate the vehicle electrical system.

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NOTE: RISK OF DAMAGE
Careless handling of tools and sharp-edged components .
Scratches, surface damage .

Protect working area.
Handle tools and components carefully.

WARNING: Pyrotechnic components .
Danger! Immobilization period-threatening injuries!

All work on pyrotechnic parts may be carried out by technically experienced and appropriately trained personnel only.
Replace any damaged part or ones that have been dropped.
For additional information see: SAFETY REGULATIONS FOR HANDLING COMPONENTS WITH GAS GENERATORS .

Cover the door sill using protective covers.
Lay front seat (1) towards the rear.
Unlock plug connection (2) and disconnect.
Loosen the cable clip (3).

CAUTION: Heavy component .
Heavy components can lead to injury or damage .

Remove and install heavy components with the aid of another person/other persons.

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Lift out front seat (1) with the assistance of a second person.