Seat Cushion Fan, Removing And Installing: Removing
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WARNING:
Risk of injury due to involuntary deployment.
- Pay attention to the safety precautions when working with 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.
-- Remove the front seat. Refer to FRONT SEAT, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
-- Secure the front seat to the Engine/Transmission Holder - Seat Repair Fixture:VAS 6136 . Refer to FRONT SEAT, MOUNTING ON FIXTURE FOR SEAT REPAIR .
WARNING:
Risk of eye injury.
- Wear protective eyewear!
-- Carefully separate the pop rivets -arrows- using a mini grinder.
-- Remove the cover -1- for the fan.
-- Disconnect the connector -4-.
-- Disengage the tabs -3- on the seat cushion fan and remove the fan -2-.
-- Spray the rubber fasteners -1- for the elastic fan bracket with silicone-free lubricating spray and remove the fan from the rubber fasteners.