Removing and installing Left or Right Front Seat (Normal/Electric)

52 14 000 - Removing and installing left or right front seat (normal/electric)

Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Remove front head restraint Removing and Installing/Replacing Front Left or Right Head Restraints (Normal/Electric)
- Remove outer cover Removing and Installing/Replacing Outer Cover on Front Left or Right Seat (Normal/Electric) on front seat

Warning!
Read and comply with safety regulations [1][2]Safety Regulations For Handling Airbag System Components for handling airbag modules and pyrotechnical belt tensioners.
Improper handling can lead to triggering of the pyrotechnical seat belt pretensioner or side airbag, resulting in injuries.

Switch off ignition!

Installation:
- Powerlok screws must be replaced and must not be reused
- Powerlok screws are mechanical screw locks with trilobular threads

Adjust front seat as far forward and upward as possible.
Release screws.

Installation:
Replace bolts.
Tightening torques 52 10 01AZ Front Seats.

Release screw (1) for belt mounting.

Installation:
Replace bolts.
E60/E61 only:
Tightening torque 72 11 05AZ [1][2]Seat Belt Systems.
E65/E65/E67 only:
Tightening torque 72 11 04AZ [1][2]Seat Belt Systems.

Move front seat as far back as possible.
Raise bridge (1) on front right seat rail cover slightly and unlock.
Pull cover forwards to remove.

Press rocker switch (1) on front left seat rail cover and unlock.
Gently slide cover (2) towards front.
Carefully unlock inside edge (3) from inside.
Pull cover forwards to remove.

Release front screws on left and right seat rails.

Installation:
Replace bolts.
Tightening torques 52 10 01AZ Front Seats.

Installation:
Floor carpet must not project between seat rail and floor board in area of screw-down points (grinding noises).

Carefully tip seat towards rear.
Unclip cover (1) towards front.
Disconnect plug connections (yellow and black) on seat modules.

Important!
Remove door sill with protective covers (damage to vehicle).

Lift out front seat.