Backrest Lock Switch Microswitch, Removing And Installing: Removing

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WARNING:

Follow all safety precautions when working with pyrotechnic components. Refer to SAFETY PRECAUTIONS .
Before handling the airbag units (for example, disconnecting the connector), the person handling it must "discharge static electricity". For example, this can be done by briefly touching the door striker.

-- Remove The Front Seat:

Standard and Power Sport Seat, Comfort Seat and Super Sport Seat. Refer to POWER FRONT SEAT, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Attach the front seat to the :VAS6136 . Refer to FRONT SEAT, MOUNTING ON FIXTURE FOR SEAT REPAIR .

-- Remove the tunnel-side trim. Refer to TUNNEL-SIDE TRIM, REMOVING AND INSTALLING, STANDARD SEAT, SPORT SEAT, SUPER SPORT SEAT .

-- Remove the sill-side trim. Refer to SILL-SIDE TRIM, REMOVING AND INSTALLING, POWER STANDARD SEAT, WITH OR WITHOUT MEMORY FUNCTION .

-- Remove the backrest cover. Refer to BACKREST COVER, REMOVING AND INSTALLING, TWO PIECE .

-- Mark the angle adjustment of the left and right backrest hinges on the seat as follows:

Fig 1: Installing New Nut On Shaft

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-- Make a permanent mark (line) -arrow A- on the backrest frame -2- right at the front edge -arrow B- of the hinge -1-.

CAUTION:

Do not damage the hinge surface when marking it by scratching or denting it.
Do not remove the cover -4- under any circumstances.

-- Remove the nut -5- from the shaft -3-.

-- Remove the backrest frame near the backrest hinge. Refer to BACKREST COVER AND CUSHION, REMOVING AND INSTALLING, STANDARD/SPORT SEAT .

Fig 2: Adjusting Backrest Forward Stop Switch

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-- Remove the shaft -5- in the direction of the -arrow- from the switch unit -2-.

-- Disconnect the multi-pin connector -5-.

Fig 3: Identifying Switch Unit, Installing

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-- Remove the bolts -2-.

-- Remove the switch unit -4- from the backrest frame -1-.

-- Unclip the locking bushing -2- on the spindle -1- on the switch unit -3-.

Fig 4: Uncliping Locking Bushing -2- At Spindle

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