720955 Replacing front seat frame (folding sports bucket seat)
WM 720955 Replacing front seat frame (folding sports bucket seat)
Technical values
Preliminary work
1. Remove padding for side bolsters. -> 741055 Replacing padding for front seat (folding sports bucket seat) - section on "Removing" 741055 Replacing padding for front seat (folding sports bucket seat)
2. Remove lower part of lock for backrest adjustment. -> 723219 Removing and installing lock for backrest adjustment (folding sports bucket seat) - section on "Removing" 723219 Removing and installing lock for backrest adjustment (folding sports bucket seat)
Information
- Only for passenger seat in USA/Canada vehicles.
3. Remove AWS control unit. -> 696819 Removing and installing AWS control unit (folding sports bucket seat) - section on "Removing" 696819 Removing and installing AWS control unit
Information
- Only for passenger seat in USA/Canada vehicles.
4. Remove wire harness for AWS. -> 97571921 Removing and installing wire harness for AWS (folding sports bucket seat) - section on "Removing" 97571900 Removing and installing wire harness for electrically adjustable seat
5. Remove cushion carrier for front backrest. -> 722419 Removing and installing cushion carrier for front backrest (folding sports bucket seat) - section on "Removing" 722419 Removing and installing cushion carrier for front backrest
Removing front seat frame
Main illustration for replacing front seat frame (folding sports bucket seat)
Information
Two persons are needed to remove and install the backrest shell.
1. Unscrew fastening screws -1-.
Removing seat shell
2. Lift seat shell -2- up and remove it from the bracket -3- ( -arrows- ).
Installing front seat frame
Information
Two persons are needed to remove and install the backrest shell.
CAUTION
Risk of damage to seat shell from the brackets.
- Risk of surface damage (scratches).
-> Mask the seat shell with adhesive tape.
1. Mask the seat shell -1- at the left and right in the marked area with adhesive tape -2- (2-3 layers).
Masking seat shell
DANGER
Loosen the safety-related threaded joint.
- Danger of injury if seat shell is not screwed down correctly.
-> Always replace fastening screws on seat shell.
-> Never make alterations to the micro-self-locking screws (e.g. never use lubricant, loosen bolts, and screw them down again).
2. Position the seat shell -2- on the bracket -3- ( -arrows- ) and secure with the fastening screws -1-. => Tightening torque: 24 Nm (18 ftlb.)+3 Nm (+2 ftlb.)
Installing seat shell
Subsequent work
1. Install cushion carrier for backrest. -> 722419 Removing and installing cushion carrier for front backrest (folding sports bucket seat) - section on "Installing" 722419 Removing and installing cushion carrier for front backrest
Information
- Only for passenger seat in USA/Canada vehicles.
2. Install wire harness for AWS. -> 97571921 Removing and installing wire harness for AWS (folding sports bucket seat) - section on "Installing" 97571900 Removing and installing wire harness for electrically adjustable seat
Information
- Only for passenger seat in USA/Canada vehicles.
3. Install AWS control unit. -> 696819 Removing and installing AWS control unit (folding sports bucket seat) - section on "Installing" 696819 Removing and installing AWS control unit
4. Install lower part of lock for backrest adjustment. -> 723219 Removing and installing lock for backrest adjustment (folding sports bucket seat) - section on "Installing" 723219 Removing and installing lock for backrest adjustment (folding sports bucket seat)
5. Install padding for side bolsters. -> 741055 Replacing padding for front seat (folding sports bucket seat) - section on "Installing" 741055 Replacing padding for front seat (folding sports bucket seat)