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

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Necessary preliminary tasks

Remove seat cover . See REPLACING SEAT COVER FOR LEFT OR RIGHT FRONT SEAT (M3 SPORT SEAT) or REPLACING SEAT COVER FOR LEFT OR RIGHT FRONT SEAT (SPORT/MANUAL) for front seat
Remove BACKREST FRAME on front seat
Remove SEAT BELT TENSIONER
Remove control unit for seat heating

Disconnect all cable ties.

Unlock plug housing (1) from flexmat and disconnect.

Release seat wiring harness (2) from cable holders on seat mechanism.

Fig 1: Locating Seat Wiring Harness And Plug Housing

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Replacement only:

The seat mechanism is supplied complete with corresponding drive units.