Front retaining bracket, removing and installing

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Removing

CAUTION: Observe safety precautions for work on airbags → Airbag safety precautions .

Remove sill side trim and assembly cover → Sill side trim and assembly cover, removing and installing .

Fig 1: Front Retaining Bracket Remove/Install Components

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Remove bolts - 1 - (Qty. 2).
Remove front retaining bracket - 2 - from seat pan upper frame - 3 -.

Installing

Installation is reverse of removal. Observe the following when doing so:

CAUTION:

Observe safety precautions for work on airbags → Airbag safety precautions .
Before handling airbag units (e.g. disconnecting electrical connector), the person handling it must "electrostatically discharge". This can be done by touching door striker, for example.

NOTE:

Ensure that electrical connections are pushed in as far as stop and engage with a click.

Switch on ignition.

CAUTION: Ignition must be on when connecting battery. If pyrotechnic components (e.g. airbag, belt tensioner) are not repaired correctly, they may deploy unintentionally after connecting battery. There must not be anyone inside the vehicle when connecting the battery.

Connect battery ground wire with ignition switched on →
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- 27 - BATTERY, STARTER, GENERATOR, CRUISE CONTROL for ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT - GENERAL INFORMATION
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If Airbag Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) K75 indicates a fault after installation, DTC memory must be checked, deleted and checked again Vehicle Diagnosis, Testing and Information System VAS 5051B.