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

Necessary preliminary tasks: 

• Remove Front Seat  
• Remove Rear Panel  

Lever out trim in upward direction (1) with plastic wedge.

Slide trim forwards (2) and feed out over release handle.

Installation: 

Check tabs (3) for correct seating in release mechanism.

Clip trim noticeably in to place.

Fig 1: Identifying Trim Removal Directions And Tabs

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Front seat (electric) only: 

Unfasten plug connection (1) and disconnect.

Replacement only: 

Unclip switch (2).

Fig 2: Identifying Front Electric Seat Plug Connection And Clip Switch

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Detach backrest cover in marked area.

Fig 3: Locating Backrest Cover

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Release screws (1).

Release screw between backrest cover and release mechanism.

Fig 4: Identifying Backrest Cover And Screws

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Feed Bowden cables (1) out of cable holder (2).

Unclip cable holder (3) from backrest frame.

Fig 5: Identifying Bowden Cables And Cable Holders

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Unhook seat covers on left and right.

Lever out retaining clip (1) on left and right.

Installation: 

Replace retaining clip (1).

Make sure retaining clip (1) is correctly seated.

Fig 6: Identifying Retaining Clip

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

Installation: 

Ball socket (1) must snap audibly into place.

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

Feed Bowden cable out of guide (2) and backrest frame.

Fig 7: Identifying Ball Socket And Guide

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