52 17 026 Removing and installing/replacing pressure distributor for active seat

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove SEAT COVER WITH UPHOLSTERY FOR DRIVER'S SEAT

Unscrew left and right nuts (1).

Remove carrier plate towards front from seat mechanism.

Fig 1: Removing Carrier Plate Towards Front From Seat Mechanism

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NOTE: Pressure distributor and pneumatic pockets form a single unit and can only be replaced as a single component.

Unlock plug connection (1) on drive and disconnect.

Unlock plug connection (2) on control unit and disconnect.

Fig 2: Identifying Drive Plug Connection And Control Unit Plug Connection

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Unclip pressure distributor (1) in marked area.

Installation note:

Replace faulty clips.

Fig 3: Identifying Pressure Distributor

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Unclip pneumatic pockets (1) with supports on left and right from flex mat.

Feed pneumatic pockets (1) through flex mat towards bottom.

Fig 4: Identifying Pneumatic Pockets

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Open quick connector (1).

Feed out hose through fleece mat and backrest frame.

Fig 5: Identifying Quick Connector

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NOTE:

Carry out FUNCTION CHECK WITH ADAPTER CABLE