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52 13 010 Removing and installing/replacing both seat rails on left or right front seat

Necessary preliminary tasks: 

Disconnect Bowden cable (1).

Unclip Bowden cable sleeve from holder.

Fig 1: Disconnecting Bowden Cable
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Release screws (1).

Fig 2: Identifying Screws
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Release screws (1).

Fig 3: Identifying Screws
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Lever out locking clip.

Remove seat rail from adjusting bracket (1) and unlocking linkage (2).

Installation: 

Unlocking linkage must rest on locking pawl.

Fig 4: Unlocking Linkage
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Lever out locking clip.

Remove seat rail from adjusting bracket (1) and unlocking linkage (2).

Installation: 

Unlocking linkage must be attached to pin.

Fig 5: Unlocking Linkage
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