52 17 062 Removing and installing/replacing front left or right lumbar support with valve housing (active seat): Notes

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove REAR PANEL on front seat backrest
Partially remove backrest cover. See BACKREST COVER FOR DRIVER'S SEAT or BACKREST COVER FOR FRONT PASSENGER SEAT .

Unfasten plug connection (1) and disconnect.

Detach valve housing from pinetree clips.

Fig 1: Identifying Plug Connection

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Fig 2: Disconnecting Quick Connector

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Unlock and disconnect quick connector (1) and feed air hose out of fleece mat.

Pop out upper fleece tabs and disengage from spring wire.

Pop out lower fleece mat.

Unlock and disconnect quick connector (2).

Remove lumbar cushion with valve housing downwards between backrest frame and backrest padding.