Replacing Microswitch on Left or Right Front Seat

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Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Remove carrier of outer cover on front seat Removing and Installing/Replacing Carrier of outer Cover on Left or Right Front Seat
- If necessary, partially detach seat cover Replacing Cover for Left or Right Front Seat





Remove plug connection (1) from microswitch cover (2) and disconnect.
Unclip microswitch cover (2) and remove in direction of arrow.

Installation:
Make sure microswitch cover is correctly seated.





Remove screw (1) completely by pulling gently.

Note:
Screw (1) goes through two thread turns.

Raise locking pawl (2) slightly by pulling release handle and remove microswitch (3) in direction of arrow.





Installation:
Make sure bushing (1) and guides (2) are correctly seated.
Tightening torque 52 10 11AZ 52 10 Front Seats.





Installation:
Before fitting microswitch cover (4), carry out function test of microswitch (3) with backrest folded back:
- Insert microswitch plug connection.
- Switch ignition on
- Locking pawl (1) is at bottom, microswitch (3) is actuated, belt warning lamp must not light up/flash.
- Raise locking pawl (1) with release handle, microswitch (3) is not actuated, belt warning lamp must flash.
- If necessary, replace microswitch (3).

Important!
Do not bend switching spring (2) on microswitch (3).