Remove the seat mechanism for the front seat
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NOTE:
Description is for left component only. Procedure on the right side is identical.
Preliminary work
- Refer to CHECKING THE FRONT SEAT FOR DAMAGE .
- Refer to REMOVING FRONT SEAT .
- Refer to REMOVING OUTER COVER ON FRONT SEAT .
- Refer to REMOVING SWITCH COMBINATION FOR THE SEAT ADJUSTMENT .
- Refer to REMOVING THE SUPPORT FOR THE OUTER COVER ON THE FRONT SEAT .
- Refer to REMOVING INNER COVER ON FRONT SEAT .
- Refer to REMOVING THE SEAT COVER WITH THE CUSHION FOR THE FRONT SEAT .
- Unlock and disconnect plug connections (1) for motors.
- Unclip the connector housing (2).
- Loosen the cable clip (1).
- Unclip the connector housing (2).
- Remove the wiring harness (3).
- Loosen the cable clip (1).
- Loosen screw (2).
- Fold the lower strap (3) towards the rear and remove it in this area (4).
- Loosen screws (1).
- Remove the seat mechanism (2) from the backrest (3).