52 15 062 Replacing backrest width adjustment with valve on left or right

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove the REAR PANEL FROM THE FRONT SEAT
Fully drain air cushion

Unfasten plug connection (1) and disconnect.

Unlock quick connector (2) and pull off air hose from adapter.

Installation note:

Connections are coded against incorrect assembly.

Air hoses must not be kinked.

Fig 1: Plug Connection

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Unclip valve (1) towards top from spring wire.

Fig 2: Removing Valve From Spring Wire

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NOTE: Removal operation is shown on left side, right analogous to that.

Air cushion (2) must be fully drained.

Detach spring (1) top and bottom.

Lever out clips.

Feed out air cushion (2) between spring wire and backrest frame.

Fig 3: Removing Spring And Air Cushion

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Installation note:

Replace faulty clips.

Insert the air cushion without kinks.

Check air cushion for damage.

NOTE: Run a function check.