Rear Seat Backrest, Removing And Installing, Multi-Contour Seat: Removing

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WARNING:

Follow all Safety Precautions when working with pyrotechnic components. Refer to SAFETY PRECAUTIONS WHEN WORKING WITH PYROTECHNIC COMPONENTS .
Follow the additional safety precautions when working with the side airbag. Refer to ADDITIONAL THORAX AIRBAG SAFETY PRECAUTIONS .

-- Disconnect the battery Ground (GND) cable with the ignition turned on. Refer to BATTERY .

-- Remove the rear bench seat. Refer to SEAT BENCH/SINGLE SEAT, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

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-- Remove the bolts -arrows A- for the rear seat backrest.

-- Press the rear seat backrest upward -arrow B-.

-- Remove the rear backrest frames -1- at the retaining bracket -2- from the rear panel.

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-- Pull the rear seat backrest as far forward as possible.

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WARNING:

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.

-- Disconnect the connector (yellow) from the rear side airbag.

-- Pull the locking mechanism -1- in direction of -arrow- and disconnect the electrical connectors -2 and 3-.

-- Connect :VAS6282 to the side airbag harness connector. Refer to AIRBAG ADAPTER, CONNECTING AND DISCONNECTING .

-- Disconnect the connector and remove the rear seat backrest from the vehicle.