52 13 030 Removing and installing / replacing backrest frame on driver's and front passenger seats (manual / electric)
Necessary Preliminary Tasks:
- Remove seat airbag. Refer to SIDE AIR BAG MODULES for model year 2002, or SIDE AIR BAG MODULES for model year 2003, or SIDE AIR BAG MODULES for model year 2004-05.
- Remove inner trim of seat cushion. Refer to 52 13 041 REMOVING AND INSTALLING / REPLACING INNER PANEL ON DRIVER'S AND FRONT PASSENGER SEATS (MANUAL / ELECTRIC) .
- Remove outer trim of seat cushion. Refer to 52 13 043 REMOVING AND INSTALLING / REPLACING OUTER PANEL ON DRIVER'S AND FRONT PASSENGER SEATS (MANUAL / ELECTRIC) .
- Remove head restraint.
If necessary, detach adjusting wheel for lumbar support (1) in direction shown.
Release lower fixture (2) of backrest panel. Release side fixture (3) of backrest panel. Release upper fixture (4) of backrest panel.
Disconnect Bowden cable (5) for easy entry in direction shown from seat mechanism.
Disconnect seat heating element in backrest. Detach lower edge of backrest panel from frame. Remove cover and padding from head restraint guides.
Remove backrest panel (1).
Installation:
Pay attention to attachment of upholstery material to backrest frame.
Remove upholstery material (2).
Release side fixture (1) of seat cushion panel. Remove retaining clip (2) of seat cushion panel.
Release Torx screws (3). Tightening torque, refer to 52 13 3AZ in SEATS - TIGHTENING TORQUES - COOPER (1.6L) R50/W10 .
Remove backrest frame (4).
Replacement:
Seats with lumbar support: Release screws securing the lumbar support mechanism to frame (1).
Remove lumbar support springs from frame (2).
Remove lumbar support mechanism (3).
Installation:
Check following points by referring to the illustration:
- Approx. 10 mm (on both sides).
- Make sure that the springs are secured between the two cross wires.
- The lumbar support cable runs behind the lumbar support.
- Finally check whether the frame is distorted by the lumbar support.
Seats without lumbar support:
Detach backrest carrier from backrest frame (1). Remove carrier (2).
Remove carrier (2).
Press in retaining tongues (retaining lugs). Remove head restraint guides.