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52 17 426 Replacing padding for front passenger seat (from 09/09 onward)

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Operation is described in: 

WARNING: US/CDN front passenger seat (with CIS mat) only: 
If CIS mat or padding is defective, both parts must be replaced together.
Seat heating is integrated in the CIS mat and is stuck to the padding over the full surface.
Fig 1: Identifying US/CDN Front Passenger Seat
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IMPORTANT: The CIS mat must be enabled after each installation operation.

Enabling seat occupancy detector (CIS mat): 

Seat with air conditioning: 

Unfasten plug connection.

Fig 2: Locating Plug Connection
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Remove dividing net (1).

Remove fans (2) from upholstery.

Fig 3: Identifying Dividing Net And Fans
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Installation note: 

Make sure fans have correct cable routing (1).

Fig 4: Identifying Fans Cable Routing
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