Removing the seat cover with the cushion for the front seat

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Releasing the ground cable of the seat occupancy mat (CIS)

NOTE: Schematic diagram is for example purposes. Some parts may differ in certain details.

Loosen screw (1).
Loosen the cable clip (2).
Remove the ground cable (3) for the seat occupancy mat from the seat mechanism (4).

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Detach seat cover (1) in the areas (2).
Thread out seat cover (1) with the cushion and remove.
If necessary, unlock and disconnect the existing plug connections and unclip the cable brackets.

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