52 13 030 Backrest Frame on Left or Right Front Seat

52 13 030 - Removing and installing/replacing backrest frame on left or right front seat





Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Remove front seat Front Seat, Normal, Manual
- Remove rear panel 52 13 198 Rear Panel on Left or Right Front Seat Backrest on front seat backrest





Release airbag wiring harness (2) from cable holders on flexmat.
Disconnect cable tie from clips.
Raise release clip (3) and pull plug (4) out of plug housing (1).





Installation:
Always feed in cable tie (1) at narrow end of plug housing in direction of arrow.
Cables must be secured with insulation under cable tie.
Firmly tighten cable tie (1) to relieve strain. It must not be possible to move the cable.
Make sure plug (2) is correctly locked in plug housing (3).





Unfasten plug connection (1) and disconnect.
Unclip cable.
Release wiring harness (3) from cable holders on seat mechanism.
Unfasten plug connection (2) and disconnect.

Important!
Feed all wiring harnesses carefully through the seat and backrest mechanism as the edges of the frame can be sharp.





Unhook backrest cover (1) on left and right.
Release screws (2) on left and right.
Tightening torque 52 10 02AZ [1][2]Seats.
Remove backrest frame (3) completely towards top.





Replacement:
- Remove backrest cover with padding.
- Remove side airbag 72 12 050 Remove and Install Side Airbag.
- Remove lumbar support.