Remove the backrest cover from 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 REAR MONITOR .
- 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 .
- Loosen all clamp on the trim wires (1) .
- Remove the backrest cover (2) from the upholstery.
- Completely remove clamps from the backrest cover (2) and the cushion.