52 13 020 Removing and installing / replacing seat frame on left/right front seat (normal/ manual)

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Removing seat cover with support,

refer to 52 13 400 REPLACING SEAT COVER ON LEFT OR RIGHT FRONT SEAT (NORMAL/ MANUAL)

Only replace:

Remove lumbar support pump and hose.

Only replace:

Fig 1: Removing Wiring Harness From Left Or Right Front Seat

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Unfasten cable tie (1), unclip connector (2) and remove wiring harness.

Remove rubber ring (3).

Installation:

Note routing of line (1) for seatbelt tensioner.

Secure rubber ring (2).

Fig 2: Installing Seatbelt Tensioner

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Installation:

Secure line (1) for seatbelt tensioner with cable tie (2).

Fig 3: Installing Seatbelt Tensioner With Cable Tie

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Installation:

Unclip connector (1) and secure line (2) with cable tie (3).

Version with seat heating / lumbar support:

Secure line (4) with cable tie (5).

Fig 4: Unclipping Connector & Secure Line With Cable Tie

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Installation:

Version with seat heating:

Secure line (1) with cable tie (2).

Fig 5: Installing Seat Heating With Cable Tie

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