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52 17 020 Removing and installing/replacing seat frame on left or right front seat (Comfort)
Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Remove front seat . See 52 14 001 REMOVING AND INSTALLING FRONT SEAT, DRIVER'S SIDE or 52 14 002 REMOVING AND INSTALLING FRONT SEAT, FRONT PASSENGER SIDE
- REMOVE inner cover on front seat
- Remove OUTER COVER ON FRONT SEAT
Drill out rivets (1) on left and right.
Installation note:
Completely remove rivet residue.
Unhook seat cover on left and right.
Release all plug connections and cable clips from the seat frame.
Release screws (1).
Disengage backrest frame with wiring harness.
Installation note:
Clean thread of nut in event of repeated use.
Apply screw locking.
Tightening torque 52 10 02AZ .
Replacement only:
- Remove complete seat cover . See 52 17 402 REPLACING SEAT COVER FOR DRIVER'S SEAT (COMFORT) or 52 17 404 REPLACING SEAT COVER FOR PASSENGER FRONT SEAT (COMFORT)
- Remove FORWARD/BACK SEAT ADJUSTMENT DRIVE UNIT
- Remove DRIVE FOR SEAT ANGLE ADJUSTMENT
- Remove DRIVE FOR SEAT HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.