52 25 038 Removing and installing/replacing seat frame on left or right rear seat

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove LEFT OR RIGHT REAR SEAT

Unfasten plug connection (1) and disconnect.

Lever out clip.

Feed out wiring harness.

Fig 1: Identifying Plug Connection On Drive Unit For Seat Cushion Tilt Adjustment

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Unfasten plug connection (1) and disconnect.

Fig 2: Identifying Plug Connection On Drive Unit For Forward/Back Seat Adjustment

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Release screws (1) on left and right.

Remove backrest.

Installation note:

Replace microencapsulated screws (1).

Tightening torque 52 25 08AZ .

Fig 3: Identifying Backrest Frame Screws

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NOTE: The new seat frame part contains all the drives.