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Removing and Installing/Replacing Left or Right Rear Seat




52 25 010 - Removing and installing/replacing left or right rear seat





Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Remove flap Service and Repair in luggage compartment panel
- Remove rear head restraint Removing and Installing or Replacing Left or Right Rear Head Restraint
- Remove padding Removing and Installing Padding for Left or Right Rear Seat for rear seat completely
- Remove rear entrance cover strip 51 47 030 - Removing and installing/replacing entrance cover strip, rear (inside) left or right
- Remove supplementary trim Removing and Installing/Replacing Supplementary Trim on C-Pillar at Bottom (With Electric Rear Seat Adjustment) Left or Right on C-pillar at bottom
- Remove rear armrest trim Removing and Installing Complete Armrest for Rear Seat Backrest





Release screw (1) for seat belt, center.
Tightening torque 72 11 22AZ [1][2]Seat Belt Systems.





Remove cover (1) upwards out of guide (2).
Detach cover (1) from Velcro-type fastener (5), pull out of guide (4) and lift out completely.
Release screws (3).
Insert nuts with Loctite(R), tightening torque 52 25 01AZ 52 25 Rear Seat (Normal), Electric.

Note:
Backrest is secured with three nuts to body (nut at top/outside is not present).





Remove cover (1) towards front.
Unfasten screws (2).
Tightening torque 52 25 02AZ 52 25 Rear Seat (Normal), Electric.
Disconnect all plug connections and feed out wiring harnesses.





Release screw (1).
Release screw (2).
Tightening torque 72 11 20AZ [1][2]Seat Belt Systems.
Lift complete seat with seat frame and set forward slightly.
Feed out belt with tensioner (3) towards rear. Remove complete seat.