52 14 017 Removing and installing/replacing seat frame for driver's seat

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove DRIVER'S SEAT .
Remove seat fabric. See SEAT COVER (SPORT) , SEAT COVER (COMFORT) , or SEAT COVER (NORMAL/ELECTRIC) .
Remove backrest frame See 52 17 032 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING BACKREST FRAME FOR DRIVER'S SEAT or REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING BACKREST FRAME FOR LEFT OR RIGHT DRIVER'S SEAT on front seat

Release all clips.

Installation:

If necessary, replace faulty clips.

Feed wiring harness (1) out of seat frame.

Fig 1: Locating Seat Frame Wiring Harness Clips

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Open rivets (1) on left and right.

Remove securing strips (2) on left and right.

Release screws (3).

Tightening torque: see 6AZ in 52 10 FRONT SEATS

Remove seat frame from seat rail.

Fig 2: Identifying Left And Right Securing Strips, Rivets And Screws

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