Backrest Cover And Cushion, Removing And Installing: Removing
- Follow all safety precautions when working with pyrotechnic components. Refer to PYROTECHNIC COMPONENTS SAFETY PRECAUTIONS .
- Before handling pyrotechnic components (for example, disconnecting the connector), the person handling it must "discharge static electricity". This can be done by touching the door striker, for example.
-- Remove the front seat. Refer to FRONT SEAT, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
-- Fasten the front seat on the Engine/Transmission Holder - Seat Repair Fixture:VAS6136 . Refer to FRONT SEAT, MOUNTING ON FIXTURE FOR SEAT REPAIR .
-- Remove the backrest cover. Refer to BACKREST COVER, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
-- Remove the headrest. Refer to HEADREST, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
-- Remove the backrest. Refer to FRONT BACKREST, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
-- Detach the rear moldings -1 through 4- from the backrest frame.
-- Remove the backrest cover clips -5- from the backrest frame using a Pry Lever:80-200 .
-- Pull the backrest cover -2- with the backrest cushion -3- in the area of the side airbag carefully as far forward as possible, until the bolts -7- for the side airbag are accessible.
-- Remove the bolt -7-.
-- Release the side airbag -6- and the hook -5- from the backrest frame -4- and leave it in the pocket sewn into the cover -1-.
-- Remove the backrest cover and backrest cushion upward and off the backrest frame while removing the side airbag and if necessary the backrest heating wiring harness.