52 16 025 Removing and installing/replacing left or right seat mechanism (on sport/electric front seat)

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Remove seat pan and flexmat on front seat,

refer to 52 16 ... Removing and installing/replacing seat pan and flex mat on front left or right seat (sports/electric) .

Remove backrest frame on front seat,

refer to 52 14 030 Removing and installing/replacing backrest frame on front left or right seat (normal/electric) .

Remove seatbelt tensioner,

For tightening torque, see 72 11 030 in RESTRAINT SYSTEM - TIGHTENING TORQUES .

Disconnect all plug connections (1) from actuator drives.

Remove seat wiring harness from seat mechanism (2).

Fig 1: Identifying Seat Wiring Harness

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Installation:

Perform function check:

Connect cable 61 2 071 to battery,

connect cable 61 2 074 to cable 61 2 071 and plug connection (1) to front seat.

Fig 2: Identifying Special Tools

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