52 25 038 Removing and installing/replacing seat frame on left or right rear seat

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Special tools required:

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove rear seat. Refer to 52 25 010 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING LEFT OR RIGHT REAR SEAT .

Release screws (1).

Fig 1: Removing Screws, Retainers And Cover

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Release retainers in area (2).

Installation:

Bend new retainers closed with pliers 52 0 050.

Remove cover (3).

Remove drive (1) and valve block (2).

Fig 2: Removing Drive And Valve Block

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Release screws (3) and remove backrest.

Installation:

Tightening torque, 52 25 3AZ. Refer to SEATS - TIGHTENING TORQUES .

NOTE: The new seat frame part contains all the drives.