Remove the seat cover with the cushion for the front seat
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- Unlock plug connection (1) and disconnect.
- Feed out the wiring harness from the seat mechanism.
- Detach the seat cover (1) in the highlighted area.
- Insert the seat cover (1) between the backrest and the seat surface.
- Loosen clips (1) left and right.
- Loosen the clip (1) left and right.
- Loosen trim (1) from clamps (2) and feed out downwards.
Releasing the ground cable of the seat occupancy mat (CIS)
- Loosen screw (1).
- Remove the ground cable (2) for the seat occupancy mat from the seat mechanism (3).
- Detach the welt from the seat mechanism.
- Remove the seat cover (1) and upholstery from the seat mechanism.
If necessary, remove the associated wiring harness.
- Unlock plug connection (1) and disconnect.
- Feed out the wiring harness from the seat mechanism.
- Detach the seat cover (1) in the highlighted area.
- Insert the seat cover (1) between the backrest and the seat surface.
- Loosen clips (1) left and right.
- Loosen the clip (1) left and right.
- Release the trim (1) from the clamps (2) and remove in a downwards direction.
- Shift the thigh support (1) completely to the front.
- Raise the detents consecutively in sequence from (A) to (D) and pull the thigh support (1) forward at the same time.
- Detach the seat cover (1) in the highlighted area.
- Detach the welt from the seat mechanism.
- Remove the seat cover (1) and cushion from the seat mechanism.
- Unlock associated plug connections and disconnect.