52 14 ... Replacing seatback release (LVK module) for left or right front seat

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove trim cover

Detach backrest cover from metal retainer.

Lever out welt in marked area.

Fig 1: Identifying Backrest Cover

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Disengaging Bowden cable from seatback release:

Lever out cable counter-support (2).

Unhook Bowden cable nipple (1).

Fig 2: Identifying Cable Counter-Support And Bowden Cable Nipple

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Mark position of seatback release.

Fig 3: Marking Position Of Seatback Release

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Release screws (1).

Fig 4: Identifying Screws

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Unclip wiring harness (2).

Remove backrest release (1) from backrest frame downwards in direction of arrow.

Fig 5: Identifying Wiring Harness And Backrest Release

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