52 24 037 Removing and installing/replacing seat frame

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove REAR SEAT

Optional equipment with seat heating only:

Unfasten plug connection (1) and disconnect.

Feed wiring harness out of plastic hooks.

Fig 1: Locating Wiring Harness Plastic Hooks

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Disengage cover welt in marked area from plastic hooks.

Fig 2: Disengaging Cover Welt From Plastic Hooks

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Loosen retainers (1).

Fig 3: Identifying Retainers

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Loosen retainers (1).

Disengage cover tabs from plastic hooks.

Remove padding with seat cover from seat frame.

Replacement only:

If necessary, remove CONTROL UNIT for seat heating.

Fig 4: Disengaging Cover Tabs From Plastic Hooks

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Installation:

Remove all remnants of retainers.

Insert new retainers with special tool 52 0 050 .