52 14 034 Removing and installing/replacing release mechanism on front left or right seat

Remove release lever on front seat, refer to 52 14 033 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING RELEASE HANDLE ON LEFT OR RIGHT FRONT SEAT (NORMAL/ELECTRIC)  .

Remove rear panel on front seat, refer to 52 14 198 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING REAR PANEL ON LEFT OR RIGHT FRONT SEAT BACKREST (NORMAL/ELECTRIC)  or 52 16 198 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING REAR PANEL ON FRONT LEFT OR RIGHT SEAT BACKREST (SPORTS/ELECTRIC)  .

Remove cover on left and right:

• Unclip catch (1) towards rear
• Unclip catch (2) towards front
• Lift out cover of guide (3) towards bottom and side

Fig 1: Unclipping Catch

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Installation: 

1. Catches (1, 2) and guide (3) of cover must not be damaged.

Unclip cable on left and right:

• Press together catches (1) and detach lug towards outside
• Unclip catch (2) of cable mount towards top and remove towards outside

Fig 2: Removing Catch Of Cable Mount

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Installation: 

1. Catches (1) must not be damaged.
2. After installation, they must always point outwards (away from seat).

Installation: 

1. Catch (1) and guide bearing (2) must not be damaged.

Fig 3: Identifying Catch And Guide Bearing

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Unclip release mechanism towards top.

Fig 4: Unclipping Release Mechanism Towards Top

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Installation: 

Cable covering must point out a little over covering mount.

Installation: 

• Release screw (1) and remove seat back towards top.
• Insert adjusting tool (2) in seat back and secure with screw (1).
• Clip cable on both sides onto mounting lug (3).
• Slide catch lug (4) into cable end clip until there is no cable play.
• Lock catch by pushing up retaining ring (5).
• Unclip cable, remove adjusting element (2), install seat backrest.

Fig 5: Installing Release Mechanism On Front Left Or Right Seat

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