Replacing the cushion for the front seat backrest
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NOTE:
Description is for left component only. Procedure on the right side is identical.
Preliminary work
- Refer to REMOVING FRONT SEAT .
- Refer to REMOVING THE REAR PANEL OF THE FRONT SEAT BACKREST .
- Refer to REMOVING OUTER COVER ON FRONT SEAT .
- Refer to REMOVING INNER COVER ON FRONT SEAT .
- Removing side airbag from front seat.WARNING:
Airbag unit.
Danger! Immobilization period-threatening injuries!
- Before working on the airbag, disconnect the negative battery cable from the battery.
- Airbag unit may only be set down with the cushion (airbag itself) facing upwards.
- For additional information see: 72 00 SAFETY REGULATIONS ON HANDLING COMPONENTS WITH GAS GENERATORS .
WARNING:Pyrotechnic components.
Danger! Immobilization period-threatening injuries!
- All work on pyrotechnic parts may be carried out by technically experienced and appropriately trained personnel only.
- Replace any damaged part or ones that have been dropped.
- For additional information see: 72 00 SAFETY REGULATIONS ON HANDLING COMPONENTS WITH GAS GENERATORS .
- Detach the backrest cover (1) in signaled area.
- Loosen clip (1).
- Detach the backrest cover (2) in this area (3).
- Unlock plug connection (1) and disconnect.
- Cover the area around the rivet head (2).
- Drill out the rivet head (2).
- Remove the airbag module from the backrest frame and lining pocket (3) in the direction of the arrow.
- Fully remove rivet remnants.
- Refer to INSTALLING HEAD RESTRAINT ON FRONT SEAT .
- Refer to REMOVING BOTH GUIDE SLEEVES FOR THE FRONT HEAD RESTRAINT .
- Refer to REMOVING THE BACKREST COVER WITH THE UPHOLSTERY FOR THE FRONT SEAT .
- Refer to REMOVING THE BACKREST COVER FOR THE FRONT SEAT .
NOTE:
TECHNICAL INFORMATION
The heating mat is glued to the foam pad and cannot be dismantled non-destructively.
When replacing the heating mat, a new one must always be installed with a new foam pad.
The heating mat is glued to the foam pad and cannot be dismantled non-destructively.
When replacing the heating mat, a new one must always be installed with a new foam pad.
- Replace cushion.
Parts: Upholstery
- Version with seat heating:
Position and align the heating mat (1) on the upholstery (2) .
Bond the heating mat (1) with the upholstery (2) .
Follow-up work
- Refer to INSTALLING THE BACKREST COVERING FOR THE FRONT SEAT .
- Refer to INSTALLING THE BACKREST COVER WITH THE CUSHION FOR THE FRONT SEAT .
- Refer to INSTALLING BOTH GUIDE SLEEVES FOR THE FRONT HEAD RESTRAINT .
- Refer to INSTALLING HEAD RESTRAINT ON FRONT SEAT .
- Installing side airbag on front seat.WARNING:
Airbag unit.
Danger! Immobilization period-threatening injuries!
- Before working on the airbag, disconnect the negative battery cable from the battery.
- Airbag unit may only be set down with the cushion (airbag itself) facing upwards.
- For additional information see: 72 00 SAFETY REGULATIONS ON HANDLING COMPONENTS WITH GAS GENERATORS .
WARNING:Pyrotechnic components.
Danger! Immobilization period-threatening injuries!
- All work on pyrotechnic parts may be carried out by technically experienced and appropriately trained personnel only.
- Replace any damaged part or ones that have been dropped.
- For additional information see: 72 00 SAFETY REGULATIONS ON HANDLING COMPONENTS WITH GAS GENERATORS .
- Feed side airbag in the arrow direction into the backrest frame and the upholstery pocket (3).
- Make sure the guide (4) is positioned correctly.
- Renew the blind rivet (2)
Parts: Blind rivet
- Secure the side airbag using the blind rivet (2).
- Unlock plug connection (1) and disconnect.
- Attach the backrest cover (2) in this area (3).
- Insert the clip (1).
- Attach the backrest cover (1) in the signaled area.
- Refer to INSTALLING INNER COVER ON FRONT SEAT .
- Refer to INSTALLING OUTER COVER ON FRONT SEAT .
- Refer to MOUNTING THE REAR PANEL ON THE FRONT SEAT BACKREST .
- Refer to INSTALLING FRONT SEAT .