Front Seats
FRONT SEATSNOTE: Run seat forward as far as possible. Run seat up as far as possible.
- Unscrew bolts.
Installation Note:
- Fitting corrugated disc.
Tightening Torque
- Seat to floor plate 44 Nm
- Run seat back as far as possible.
CAUTION:
- Deactivating belt-lock tightener:
- Manual Seats:
- Turn toggle 90° and detach cable upwards.
Installation Note:
- Attach cable carefully. Check for correct seating of cable.
- Seat belt lock tensioner will not work if seating is incorrect.
CAUTION:
- Deactivating belt-lock tightener:
- Power Seats:
- Turn slotted head screw until green mark in sight glass changes to red.
Installation Note:
- Turn mark to green.
- Seat belt lock tensioner will not work if at red mark!
- Lift out caps at front and remove screws.
Installation Note:
- Use corrugated washers.
Tightening Torque
- Seat to floor plate 44 Nm
NOTE: Cover the entrance to avoid damaging it while lifting out the seat.
- Power seats or seats with seat heating: Disconnect plug(s) on seat.
- Power seats or seats with seat heating: Cut through cable straps.
Sedan:
- Lift seat and unscrew screw.
Installation Note:
Tightening torque
- Safety belt on, except for B-pillar 48 Nm
- Safety belt on B-pillar 31 Nm
- Safety belt on seat 48 Nm
- Lift seat out of car.
Manual Seats:
Installation Note:
- Installation is in reverse sequence to removal: Screw in all screws, but do not tighten. Run seat forward as far as possible. Run seat forwards to 2nd detent point. Ensure that locking claws engage correctly (visual check).
- Sitting on rear seat, press seat forward firmly and release several times.
- Tighten the screws. Run seat back.
- Ensure that locking claws engage correctly (visual check).
- Tighten the screws.
Tightening torque
- Seat to floor plate 44 Nm
NOTE: To avoid grinding noise both guides (Z profiles) must always be lubricated with Kluber Isoflex Topas NB 5051.
Manual Seats:
- Stop pad must not be damaged.
Removing Power Seat with Faulty Seat Forward/Back Gearbox:
- Run seat up as far as possible.
- Lift out securing plugs at front and rear and remove plate (1).
Installation Note:
- Retainer must fit central to the counterpiece. Press on plate and install plugs.
If seat is in this position:
- Remove caps at front and unscrew left and right screws (1 and 2).
Installation Note:
Tightening Torque;
- Seat to floor plate 44 Nm
- Backrest-frame on seat frame 60 Nm
NOTE: If seat is not in position, gearboxes for longitudinal adjustment must be removed.
- Remove seat cushions.
CAUTION:
- Deactivating belt-lock tightener:
- Turn slotted head screw until green mark in sight glass changes to red.
Installation Note:
- Turn mark to green.
- Seat belt lock tensioner will not work if at red mark!
- Unscrew bolts.
- Unfasten cable connector.
- Disconnect plugs (1 and 2).
- Unlock and pull off receptacle forwards.
NOTE: Tilt seat cushion shell upwards and hold in this position (e.g. support with a hammer).
- For Drive with 3 Screws: Remove screws (1) and (2). Remove forward/back control drive towards rear.
Installation Note:
- Place flexible drive shafts (1) in gearboxes (2). Guide drive shafts into drive (3) and tighten drive screws.
For Drive with 2 Screws and 1 Rivet:
- Unscrew left and right bolts.
- Pull cross member (1) forwards slightly.
- Push seat/backrest frame upwards and pull drive shaft out of the gearboxes.
- Unscrew bolts.
- Remove gearbox (2) at entrance end.
- Pull out tunnel end gearbox (1) far enough that the seat can be pushed.
NOTE: Gearbox (1) can be removed completely when the cross member is unscrewed.
- Push seat forward as far as possible.
- Unscrew bolts.
Installation Note:
- Use corrugated washers.
Tightening torque
- Seat to floor plate 44 Nm
- Backrest-frame on seat frame 60 Nm
- Push seat back as far as possible.
- Unscrew bolts.
Installation Note:
- Use corrugated washers.
Tightening torque
- Seat to floor plate 44 Nm
- Backrest-frame on seat frame 60 Nm
NOTE: Cover the entrance to avoid damaging it while lifting out the seat.
- Disconnect plug on seat.
NOTE: Lift seat in 4-door model and unscrew screw.
Installation Note:
Tightening torque
- Seat to floor plate 44 Nm
- Backrest-frame on seat frame 60 Nm
- Lift seat out of car.
- Install gearboxes.