52 14 020 Removing and installing/replacing seat frame on left or right front seat (normal/electric)

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove front seat. See 52 13 000 Removing And Installing Left Or Right Front Seat (Normal/Semi-Electric) .
Remove backrest frame. See 52 17 030 Removing And Installing/Replacing Backrest Frame On Left Or Right Front Seat (Comfort) .
Remove both seat rails on front seat. See Removing And Installing/Replacing Both Seat Rails On Left Or Right Front Seat (Normal/Electric) .
Remove seat cover for front seat. See 52 13 400 Replacing Seat Cover For Left Or Right Front Seat (Normal/Semi-Electric) .

Release fastening elements (1) on left and right.

Remove component (2) on left and right.

Remove complete seat wiring harness.

If necessary, remove drive for active seat.

Fig 1: Removing Component On Left And Right

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