Front Seat, Removing And Installing, Manual/Power: Removing

WARNING:

Follow all safety precautions when working on pyrotechnic components. Refer to SAFETY PRECAUTIONS WHEN WORKING WITH PYROTECHNIC COMPONENTS .
Before handling pyrotechnic components (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.

-- Push the headrest into the lowest position.

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-- Move the front seat all the way forward and up.

-- Remove the rear bolts -1- from the seat rail.

-- Move the front seat all the way to the rear and then into its lowest position.

-- Remove front bolts -2- from the seat rail.

-- Disconnect the battery ground cable with the ignition turned on. Refer to BATTERY, DISCONNECTING AND CONNECTING .

-- Tilt the front seat rearward.

NOTE:

The connector station is located in the vehicle floor side sill under the front seat area.

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-- Remove the expanding clip -2- and fold up the section of the carpet -1-.

-- Unclip the cable holder -3-.

WARNING:

Before handling pyrotechnic components (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 connectors in the specified order from the connector station to do this release the retaining tabs:

7 - Power Supply

6 - Equipment version with seat heating

5 - Thorax Airbag

4 - Seat Belt Latch

NOTE:

Connector assignment. Refer to the appropriate Wiring Diagram(s).

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

-- To protect the sill panel before prying out the front seat, attach the :VAS871 001 as shown.

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A second technician is needed to remove the front seat.

-- Remove the front seat from the vehicle with a second technician.