52 13 002 Removing and installing front seat, passenger's side

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IMPORTANT: The side airbag is integrated in the front seat.

Improper handling may trigger the side airbag and as a result cause injuries.

Observe SAFETY REGULATIONS FOR HANDLING COMPONENTS OF AIRBAG SYSTEM .

Installation note:

Replace microencapsulated screws
Screw connection must be completed within 20 min. (start of hardening)
Microencapsulated screws must not be retightened.
Thread of nut must be cleaned beforehand in event of repeated use

Removal:

Slide cover (1) on safety belt (2) upwards.

Fig 1: Locating Slide Cover On Safety Belt Upwards

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Turn end lining (2) towards rear.

Pull lock washer (1) outwards carefully.

At the same time, feed out end lining (2) towards front.

Remove end lining (2) outwards.

Fig 2: Pulling Lock Washer Outwards

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Adjust front seat completely to the rear.

Unscrew the screws (1).

Fig 3: Removing Seat Screws

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Adjust front seat completely to the front.

Unscrew the screws (1).

Fig 4: Loosening Seat Screws

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Unlock and disconnect the connector (1).

IMPORTANT: Cover entrances with protective covers

(risk of damage!)

Carefully lift out front seat.

Fig 5: Disconnecting Connector

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WARNING: When carrying out further work on the front seat, it is absolutely imperative to observe the safety regulations on handling airbag modules and pyrotechnical seat belt tensioners

Improper handling can lead to triggering of the pyrotechnical seat belt tensioner or side airbag, resulting in injuries.

Installation:

Installation note:

Carpet must not get between seat rails and floor panel in area of attachment points (creakings)
Insert all screws loose to avoid twisting
Tighten down all screws to specified torque
Tightening torque 52 10 1AZ .

Carefully lift and position front seat in vehicle.

Connect the connector (1).

Fig 6: Disconnecting Connector

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Tighten down screws (1).

Tightening torque 52 10 1AZ .

Fig 7: Loosening Seat Screws

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Tighten down screws (1).

Tightening torque 52 10 1AZ .

Fig 8: Tightening Down Screws

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Feed in end lining (2) and engage.

IMPORTANT: Pull end lining (2) in arrow direction until the lock plate (1) engages audibly.

Fig 9: Pulling Lock Washer Outwards

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Fig 10: Retaining Tab Bolt

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Retaining tab (1) must engage correctly behind the bolt (2).

Attention!

Malfunction if detent is not correct.

Ask a second person to check the detent (two person principle).

Both persons must document that the work has been carried out correctly in the vehicle records.

Remember the following video animation.

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Video animation "Fasten seat belt at the seat"

Slide cover (1) on safety belt (2) downwards.

IMPORTANT: Perform the concluding check:
Pull end lining forward, upward and backward.
If the end lining is not correctly engaged, it cannot be turned on the bolt!

Fig 11: Locating Slide Cover On Safety Belt Upwards

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