52 13 ... Removing and installing/replacing seat pan and flexmat (normal/manual), left or right

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Remove seat cover with support.

Release left screw (1) and slacken right screw only.

Release left/right screws (3).

Slacken left/right screws (4) only.

Remove left retaining plate (2) downwards.

Installation:

Tightening torque, refer to 52 10 9AZ in SEATS - TIGHTENING TORQUES .

Fig 1: Locating Left Retaining Plate Screws

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Press seat pan (1) upwards, thereby relieving tension on flexmat.

Fig 2: Aligning Seat Pan Upwards

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Release screws (1) and remove retaining plates (2).

Installation:

Tightening torque,

refer to 52 10 9AZ in SEATS - TIGHTENING TORQUES .

Fig 3: Identifying Retaining Plates Screws

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Unhook cable (1) from holder (2).

Fig 4: Unhooking Cable From Holder

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Turn seat pan (1) upwards.

Detach flexmat (2) at rear from mounts (3).

Fig 5: Turning Seat Pan Upwards

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Detach seat pan (1) on left/right backwards/top from mount (2) and remove.

Fig 6: Detaching Seat Pan

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Detach flexmat (1) from mounts (2) on seat pan (3).

Fig 7: Detaching Flexmat

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