52 13 000 Removing and installing driver's or front passenger seat (normal / manual)
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WARNING:
Observe safety regulations for handling airbag modules and pyrotechnical seat belt tensioners. Refer to AIR BAG SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
for model year 2002, or AIR BAG SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
for model year 2003, or AIR BAG SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
for model year 2004-05. Incorrect handling may trigger off pyrotechnical belt tensioners or the side airbag, which may result in injury.
Necessary Preliminary Tasks:
- Switch off ignition.
- Disconnect battery. Refer to 12 00 DISCONNECTING AND CONNECTING BATTERY .
Tilt front seat and slide forward as far as it will go. Release and DISPOSE OF screws (1) at back end.
Tightening torque, refer to 52 13 1AZ in SEATS - TIGHTENING TORQUES - COOPER (1.6L) R50/W10 .
Slide front seat back as far as it will go.
Release and DISPOSE OF screws (1) at front end.
Tightening torque, refer to 52 13 1AZ in SEATS - TIGHTENING TORQUES - COOPER (1.6L) R50/W10 .
Unlock and disconnect plug connections under front seat.
IMPORTANT:
Cover entrance for protection purposes (risk of damage). Lift out front seat.
Installation:
Carpet must not get between seat rails and floor pan near screw-fastening points (grating noises).