Installing front seat

→ Always use new fastening screws and nuts following removal.

→ Observe specified tightening torques.

→ Carry out a visual inspection of all re-used parts.

Information 

• Some of the repair illustrations show only one side of the vehicle or a similar component.
• Naturally, some steps also have to be performed on the opposite side of the vehicle as well.

Information 

Always replace the fastening screws on the front seat after customer service and reworking. The micro-self locking or self-tapping screws must not be treated, greased or loosened and then screwed on again.

1. Place front seat in the vehicle and tilt it backwards.
2. Plug in electric plug connections for driver's seat -1, 2 and 3-  .

   Information 

   The number of electric plug connections can vary, depending on equipment.

3. Fold the front seat forward - A-  and align it on the seat frame with the centering pins - B-  .
4. Connect the battery → 2X00IN WORK INSTRUCTIONS AFTER DISCONNECTING THE BATTERY .
5. Move front seat all the way back. Screw in front fastening screws -4-  only until the seat rails are touching the seat frame.
6. Move the front seat all the way forward and secure it to the seat frame at the rear with the fastening screws -2-  . Tightening torque 50 Nm (37 ft lb.) +/-7.5 Nm (+/-5.5 ft lb.)  .
7. Carefully fit the rear caps -1-  .
8. Move the front seat all the way back and secure it to the seat frame at the front by tightening the fastening screws -4-  to Tightening torque 50 Nm (37 ft lb.) +/-7.5 Nm (+/-5.5 ft lb.)  .
9. Fit the caps at the front -3-  on the seat rail.

   Information 

   Do not twist the three-point belt during installation!

10. Install seat belt mount.
    NOTE: Incorrect handling of spring plate on seat belt mount

    • The seat belt must be replaced.

    → Only bend the spring plate up as far as required to allow you to push the seat belt mount off the mounting pin.

    → The spring plate must be touching the mounting pin during installation with preload.

    1. 10.1. Position seat belt mount -2-  on the retaining pin -4-  and pull upward until the retaining clip -3-  locks with an audible click.
    2. 10.2. Pull on the belt strap. The retaining clip -3-  must engage fully on the holder.
    3. 10.3. Push the cap -1-  over the seat belt mount -2-  and lock it. The label on the seat belt must be pushed into the cap when you push the cover down.