52 13 036 Removing and installing/replacing actuating unit for left or right seat back release

Necessary preliminary tasks: 

• Version with  rear panel only: remove rear panel on front seat backrest.
• Version without  rear panel only: raise release handle and release screw (1).

Tightening torque 52 13 05AZ .

Detach release handle.

Release screws (2).

Tightening torque 52 13 07AZ .

Fig 1: Removing Release Handle

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Remove actuating unit (1) from backrest frame.

Fig 2: Removing Actuating Unit

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Disengage Bowden cable (1) from actuating unit.

Fig 3: Disengaging Bowden Cable From Actuating Unit

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