52 13 030 Removing and Installing/Replacing Backrest Frame on Left or Right Front Seat

52 13 030 Removing And Installing/Replacing Backrest Frame On Front Seat







Necessary preliminary work:
- Remove front seat
- Remove outer cover
- Remove inner cover







Installation note:
- Microencapsulated screws (Loctite) must be replaced and may not be reused
- Screw connection must be completed within 20 minutes (start of hardening)
- Microencapsulated screws must not be retightened
- Clean thread of nut beforehand in event of repeated use







Detach cable straps (1) on clip.

Detach cable straps (2) on connector housing.

Unlock connector (3) and pull out of connector housing.

Feed wiring harness of airbag module out of seat mechanism.

Installation note:
Connector is coded against incorrect installation.

Replace faulty cable straps.







Release screws (1).

Installation note:
Replace screws and insert with Loctite.







Release screws (1).

Installation note:
Replace screws and insert with Loctite.

Remove backrest frame from seat mechanism.







Replacement only:
If necessary, remove lumbar support.

Remove backrest cover.

Remove side airbag.