Removal Of Complete Seat Cushion

Remove both seat rails, refer to 52 13 010 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING BOTH SEAT RAILS ON LEFT OR RIGHT FRONT SEAT (NORMAL/MANUAL) .

Remove inside cover, refer to 52 13 041 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING INNER COVER ON LEFT OR RIGHT FRONT SEAT BACKREST (NORMAL/MANUAL) .

Remove actuating unit, refer to 52 13 015 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING CONTROLS ON LEFT/RIGHT FRONT SEAT (NORMAL/MANUAL) .

Lift left/right seat cover out of cover clips.

Fig 1: Removing Seat Cover From Clips

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Installation: 

End of cover must not be folded or frayed (function error).

Remove cable (1) for seatbelt tensioner from inside seat cover (2).

Fig 2: Removing Seatbelt Tensioner Cable From Inside Seat Cover

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Model With Lumbar Supports:

Extract cable (1) from seat cover (2).

Fig 3: Removing Lumbar Support Wiring Cable From Seat Cover

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Version With Seat Heating:

Unfasten cable tie (1) and remove connector (2).

Fig 4: Disconnecting Seat Heater Connector

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Model With Lumbar Supports:

Do not unfasten cable tie (3) in region of hose reinforcement.

Disconnect seat cover from all cover clips (1) and remove together with foam rubber section (support).

Fig 5: Removing Seat Cover With Support

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