Backrest Cover And Cushion, Removing And Installing, Folding Seat: Installing

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WARNING:

Follow all Safety Precautions when working with pyrotechnic components. Refer to PYROTECHNIC COMPONENTS SAFETY PRECAUTIONS .
Before handling pyrotechnic components (for example, connecting the connector), the person handling it must "discharge static electricity". This can be done by touching the door striker, for example.

Install in reverse order of removal. Note the following:

-- Install the side airbag. Refer to FRONT SIDE AIRBAG WITH IGNITER, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Make sure the retaining strips engage correctly and the cover is not wrinkled.

Vehicles equipped with a mount for a DVD player:

Fig 1: Identifying Guides And Trim

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The guide mounts -1- and -3- on the backrest must free of contaminants.

-- Align the backrest cover and install the guides into the mounts.

The guides -1- and -3- can be installed in only one position.
The release buttons must face outside.

-- Install the trim -2-.

The trim can be installed in only one position.

NOTE:

Ignore -arrow-.

Continuation for all vehicles:

-- Close the lower zipper on the backrest cover.

-- Stick the ends of the zipper under the cover.

NOTE:

Make sure the connectors are installed correctly and are secure.

WARNING:

Ignition must be on when connecting battery. If pyrotechnic components (for example, 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.

CAUTION:

When working on vehicles with the ignition already switched on or that are ready to drive there is a danger of the engine starting unexpectedly and of being poisoned by gas in enclosed areas. Risk of body parts and/or clothing being clamped or pulled.

Perform the following before switching on the ignition:

Move the selector lever into P.
Activate the parking brake
Turn off the ignition.
Open the hood
Connect Battery Charger VAS5095A to the battery jump start terminal.
Turn on the ignition.

-- Connect the battery ground cable with the ignition turned on. Refer to OVERVIEW - BATTERY .

NOTE:

If the Airbag Indicator Lamp -K75- indicates a fault, check the DTC memory, erase it and check it again. Refer to Vehicle Diagnostic Tester.