52 13 014 Replacing Bowden cable for longitudinal adjustment on left or right front seat (normal/manual)

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Remove front seat, refer to 52 13 000 REMOVING AND INSTALLING LEFT OR RIGHT FRONT SEAT (NORMAL / MANUAL)

Remove clips (1) and pull Bowden cable forwards to remove.

Fig 1: Removing Clips

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Slide Bowden cable (1) out of guide (2). Twist Bowden cable through 90° and lift out of support (4).

Installation

Route Bowden cable (1) behind rubber tape (3).

Fig 2: Installing Bowden Cable

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Withdraw Bowden cable nipple (1) from support (2) and remove Bowden cable for longitudinal adjustment.

Installation

Adjust Bowden cable for longitudinal adjustment, refer to 52 13 013 ADJUSTING BOWDEN CABLE FOR LONGITUDINAL ADJUSTMENT OF LEFT OR RIGHT FRONT SEAT (NORMAL / MANUAL) .

Fig 3: Removing Bowden Cable For Longitudinal Adjustment

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