Version With Seat Heating Only

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Unfasten plug connection (1) and disconnect.

Detach cable strap (2).

Release wiring harness from cable holders on seat mechanism.

IMPORTANT: Feed the wiring harness carefully through the seat and backrest mechanism as the edges of the frame can be sharp.

Fig 1: Locating Plug Connection & Cable Strap

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Detach backrest cover (1) from backrest frame.

Fig 2: Detaching Backrest Cover From Backrest Frame

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Detach backrest cover in marked area.

Fig 3: Locating Backrest Cover In Marked Area

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Pull off backrest cover (1) with padding sideways and towards top from backrest frame.

Fig 4: Pulling Off Backrest Cover

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Release all retainers in marked area.

Remove backrest cover from padding.

NOTE: Remove all remnants of retainers from backrest cover and padding.

Fig 5: Identifying Retainers In Marked Area

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Installation:

Bend new retainer (2) with special tool 52 0 050 .

Padding
Retainer
Trim thread in padding
Trim wire in backrest cover
Back-rest cover

Fig 6: Identifying Retainer With Special Tool 52 0 050
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