67 32 610 Replacing fans for backrest on front seat

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Partially remove backrest cover:
- Normal/electric seat, see REPLACING BACKREST COVER FOR DRIVER'S SEAT or REPLACING BACKREST COVER FOR PASSENGER SEAT
- Comfort seat, see REPLACING BACKREST COVER FOR DRIVER'S SEAT or REPLACING BACKREST COVER FOR FRONT PASSENGER SEAT

NOTE: For purposes of clarity, picture shows backrest padding and backrest cover removed.

Remove dividing net (1) towards top.

Fig 1: Identifying Front Seat Backrest Fan Dividing Net

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Remove fans (1) towards top.

Installation:

Make sure fans have correct cable routing (2) (cables point to each other).

Fig 2: Identifying Front Seat Backrest Fan With Cable Routings

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NOTE:

Carry out FUNCTION CHECK WITH ADAPTER CABLE