52 14 000 Removing And Installing Left Or Right Front Seat (Normal/Electric)

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove head restraint. Refer to 52 13 390 REMOVING AND INSTALLING / REPLACING FRONT HEADREST (NORMAL/ MANUAL) .

WARNING: Read and comply with safety regulations for handling AIRBAG modules and pyrotechnical belt tensioners.
Incorrect or improper handling may trigger the pyrotechnical belt tensioner or side AIRBAG and thereby cause injury.

Adjust front seat as far forward and upward as possible.

Switch off ignition!

Release seatbelt screw (1) and feed out seatbelt strap (2).

Fig 1: Releasing Seatbelt Screw

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Tightening torque, 31 Nm.

Move front seat forwards/upwards as far as possible.

Unfasten screws (1).

Fig 2: Locating Screws

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Tightening torque, 45 Nm.

Move front seat backwards/downwards as far as possible.

If necessary, unclip protective caps upwards.

Unfasten screws (3).

Fig 3: Unlocking Lock And Disconnecting Plug Connection

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Move seat runners forward so that they are flush.

Unlock lock (1) and disconnect plug connection (2).

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

Lift out front seat.

Installation:

Floor carpet must not enter area between seat rails and floor panel beside screw points (grating noises).

Tightening torque, 45 Nm.