52 15 030 Removing and installing/replacing backrest frame on left or right front seat (sport/manual)

Remove backrest frame and backrest cover with padding,

refer to 52 13 405 .

Replacement only: 

Model with lumbar supports:

If necessary, remove lumbar cushion on front seat,

refer to 52 13 050 .

If necessary, remove valve housing for front lumbar support,

If necessary, remove drive unit for lumbar support on front seat,

refer to 67 66 010 .

Lift out mount (1) for rear panel

at top and pull off

towards rear/top from backrest frame (2).

Fig 1: Out Mount, And Backrest Frame

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Installation: 

Catch (1) and guide (2) on mount (3) for rear panel must not be damaged.

Guide taper (4) must point downwards.

Fig 2: Taper And Mount

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If necessary, release screw (1) and remove metal nut (2).

Fig 3: Metal Nut

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If necessary, remove mat (1) from spring wire (2) of backrest frame (3).

Fig 4: Mat And Spring Wire

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Installation: 

If necessary, suspend mat (1) on uppermost spring wire (2) on backrest frame (3).

Fig 5: Spring Wire And Backrest Frame

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