52 13 025 Removing and installing/replacing seat mechanism (on front seat normal/manual), left or right

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Remove seat pan and flexmat on front seat,

refer to 52 13...

Remove backrest frame on front seat,

refer to 52 13 030 .

Remove seatbelt tensioner,

refer to 72 11 030 .

Release screw (1) and cable tie (3).

Remove retaining bracket (2) with seat wiring harness from seat mechanism (4).

Fig 1: Releasing Screw And Cable Tie

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