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52 17 025 Removing and installing/replacing drive for active seat, left or right

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The active seat has diagnostic capabilities.

The system voltage must be > 11.6 volts.

If necessary, connect DIS Tester or MoDiC III and reset fault memory.

Check function.

Fig 1: Checking Function Of Active Seat
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Move backrest forward to maximum extent.

Move front seat back/upwards until screws (1) are accessible.

Release screws (1) on front seat.

Installation: 

Replace screws (microencapsulation).

Tightening Torque. Refer to SEATS - TIGHTENING TORQUES .

Fig 2: Moving Backrest Forward To Maximum Extent
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Raise front seat (1) until support (2) is free of sleeve (3) on left/right.

Do not move front seat completely backwards (cable).

Fig 3: Raising Front Seat Until Support Is Free Of Sleeve
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Raise front seat a little.

Feed cable (1) for belt tensioner (2) out of support (3).

Disconnect plug connection from servo drive for longitudinal seat adjustment.

Fig 4: Disconnecting Plug Connection From Servo Drive
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Tilt front seat (electric) back so that it does not yet touch rear seat bench.

Lift out detents (2).

Detach control module (1) with supports (3).

Release cable strap (4).

Unhook cable (5) from support on pump housing.

Fig 5: Detaching Control Module With Supports
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Disconnect plug connection (1)from control module (2).

Fig 6: Disconnecting Plug Connection From Control Module
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Detach cable strap (1) at top from insulating cloth (2).

Fig 7: Detaching Cable Strap At Top From Insulating Cloth (1 Of 2)
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Detach cable strap (1) at bottom from insulating cloth (2).

Fig 8: Detaching Cable Strap At Top From Insulating Cloth (2 Of 2)
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Detach cable strap (1) from hose (2).

Slide insulating cloth (3) to one side.

Fig 9: Detaching Cable Strap From Hose
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Snap out catches (1) from wire (2) to foam.

Feed out right tray (3) to center from wire.

Remove left tray (4) in same way as tray (3).

Fig 10: Removing Left Tray In Same Way As Tray
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Fit trays (1) and (2) together.

Feed trays (1) and (2) with pump (3) out of seat subframe.

Fig 11: Feeding Trays & With Pump Out Of Seat Subframe
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The active seat unit comprises the following components, which must not be separated:

  1. Pump
  2. Hydraulic bubble (R), right
  3. Hydraulic bubble (L), left
Fig 12: Identifying Pump
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Place removed active seat unit on a clean surface.

Turn hydraulic bubble (1) over and cut through clips (2) with side cutting pliers.

Remove left tray in same way as right tray.

Installation: 

Fit new clips (2).

Fig 13: Removing Left Tray In Same Way As Right Tray
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Installation: 

Place tray (1) as illustrated under hydraulic bubble and connect with new clips.

Connect left tray in mirror image fashion.

Fig 14: Placing Tray Illustrated Under Hydraulic Bubble
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  1. Tray
  2. Opening for hydraulic hose (6)
  3. Hydraulic bubble (R), right
  4. Retaining lug on underside of hydraulic bubble
  5. Designation of hydraulic bubble (R), right (direction of travel)
  6. Hydraulic hose

Installation: 

After installing hydraulic bubbles (2) and (3) with trays, place active seat unit on a clean surface.

Check all components for damage.

The hydraulic bubbles (2) and (3) must rest on the surface without torsion (as shown in illustration); turn hydraulic bubble if necessary.

For assembly, fold hydraulic bubbles together and place in seat subframe.

  1. Pump
  2. Hydraulic bubble (R), right
  3. Hydraulic bubble (L), left
Fig 15: Checking All Components Pump
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Installation: 

Feed in trays (1) and (2) that have been fitted together with pump (3).

Fig 16: Installing Trays & Fitted Together With Pump
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Installation: 

Once active seat unit has been fed in, fold open hydraulic bubbles (1) and (2).

The hydraulic bubbles (1) and (2) must now rest on the surface without torsion (as shown in illustration).

Turn hydraulic bubbles if necessary.

Connect plug (3) to control module (4).

Check function.

Fig 17: Connecting Plug To Control Module
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Installation: 

Make sure that hydraulic lines (1) are correctly laid (position, kink-free) to wiring harness (2) and to air line (3).

CAUTION: If a hydraulic line (1) has been kinked, replace the active seat unit.
Fig 18: Installing Hydraulic Line Kinked
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