Four-way lumbar support, removing and installing

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Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

Fig 1: Special Tool - Engine And Transmission Holder VAS 6095

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Engine and transmission holder VAS 6095

Fig 2: Fixture For Seat Repair VAS 6136

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Fixture for seat repair VAS 6136

Fig 3: Four-Way Lumbar Support Remove/Install Components

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1 - Hook

2 - Four-way lumbar support release

3 - four-way lumbar support

Removal:

Remove seat → Front power seats with memory, removing and installing .
Mount the fixture for seat repair VAS 6136 on the engine and transmission holder VAS 6095.
Attach the front seat to the fixture for seat repair VAS 6136.
Remove backrest cover panel → Backrest cover, removing and installing .

Disengage bracket - 6 - at bottom on left and right sides from backrest frame - 7 -.
Disengage four-way lumbar support - 3 - at top on left and right sides from brackets - 9 - (Qty. 2).
Disengage release for four-way lumbar adjustment - 8 - at hook - 1 -.
Disengage four-way lumbar support height adjustment release - 2 - at retaining pin - 4 - and at idler pulley - 5 -.

Remove four-way lumbar support - 3 -.

Installing:

Installation is reverse of removal.

4 - Retaining pins

5 - Idler pulley

6 - Support

7 - Backrest frame

8 - Four-way lumbar support height adjuster release

9 - Retainers (2x)