52 14 001 Removing and installing front seat, driver's side (normal/electric)

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Only for F12 and F33:

Open soft top

IMPORTANT: An airbag module and a pyrotechnical seat belt tensioner are installed in the front seat.
Improper handling can lead to triggering of the pyrotechnical seat belt tensioner or side airbag, resulting in injuries.

Installation note:

Powerlok screws must be replaced and must not be reused
Powerlok screws are mechanical screw locks with trilobular threads

Carefully raise tab (1) and pull cover toward the front.

Fig 1: Removing Front Passenger Seat Track Cover

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Unlock retaining lug and pull cover to the back.

Fig 2: Removing Seat Track Cover

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Move seat backwards.

Release and dispose of screws (1).

Fig 3: Identifying Front Seat And Front Track Screws

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Move front seat forwards.

Release and dispose of screws (1).

Fig 4: Identifying Front Seat And Rear Track Screws

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Unlock side cover in direction of arrow.
Pull cover towards front.

Installation note:

Make sure cover is correctly latched.

Fig 5: Removing Side Cover

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Installation note:

Retaining lugs must not be damaged.

Replace cover, if necessary.

Fig 6: Identifying Side Cover And Retaining Lugs

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Unfasten plug connection (1) and disconnect.

Release wiring harness at clips (2 and 3).

IMPORTANT: Cover door sill with protective covers (risk of damage).

Lift out front seat.

Fig 7: Identifying Plug Connection And Wiring Harness Clips

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Installation note:

Carpet must not get between seat rails and floor panel in area of attachment points (squeaking noises)
Insert all screws loose to avoid twisting
Tighten down all screws to specified torque
Tightening torque: 52 10 1AZ

WARNING: When carrying out further work on the front seat, it is absolutely imperative to observe the SAFETY REGULATIONS on handling airbag modules and pyrotechnical seat belt tensioners
Improper handling can lead to triggering of the pyrotechnical seat belt tensioner or side airbag, resulting in injuries.