Spring Mat, Removing And Installing: Removing
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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, 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 Removing .
-- Fasten the front seat on the Engine/Transmission Holder - Seat Repair Fixture VAS 6136. Refer to FRONT SEAT, MOUNTING ON FIXTURE FOR SEAT REPAIR .
-- Remove backrest cover and backrest cushion. Refer to BACKREST COVER AND UPHOLSTERY, REMOVING AND INSTALLING, STANDARD/SPORT SEAT .
-- Remove the springs -A through D- from the backrest frame -1-.
NOTE:
The springs -A through D- can also stay engaged in the backrest frame -1- and the spring mat -2- can be disengaged directly from the springs.
-- Move the spring mat -2- forward.
-- Remove the spring mat through the openings in the backrest frame.