52 13 000 Removing and installing driver's or front passenger seat (normal/manual)

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WARNING: Observe safety regulations. See 7200... SAFETY REGULATIONS FOR HANDLING COMPONENTS WITH GAS GENERATORS or 72 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS AND GENERAL INFORMATION for handling airbag modules and pyrotechnical seat belt tensioners.

Incorrect handling may trigger off pyrotechnical belt tensioners or the side airbag, which may result in injury.

Necessary preliminary tasks

Slide front forward as far as it will go.

Release screws (1).

Installation:

Replace screws and insert with Loctite.

Fig 1: Identifying Front Seat Screws

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Slide front seat back as far as it will go.

Release screws (1).

Installation:

Replace screws and insert with Loctite.

Unlock plug connections (2) and disconnect plug (3).

Fig 2: Unlocking Plug Connections

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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).