Replacing the cushion for the front seat backrest

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Preliminary work

Refer to REMOVING FRONT SEAT .
Refer to REMOVING OUTER COVER ON FRONT SEAT .
Refer to REMOVING INNER COVER ON FRONT SEAT .
Refer to REMOVING THE TOP REAR PANEL FROM THE FRONT SEAT REAR PANEL .
Refer to REMOVING THE REAR PANEL AT THE BOTTOM OF THE FRONT SEAT REAR PANEL .
Refer to REMOVING THE CRASH-ACTIVE HEAD RESTRAINT FOR THE FRONT SEAT .
Refer to REMOVING THE DRIVE FOR THE HEADREST HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT ON THE 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 .
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- Detach the backrest cover (1) in signaled area.
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- Loosen clip (1).
- Detach the backrest cover (2) in this area (3).
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- 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 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.

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

Version with seat climate control:
Push the heating mat (1) and upholstery (2) towards the side.

Unclip the fan (3).

Replace the cushion (2).

Parts: Upholstery

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Version with seat climate control:
Clip the fan (1) into the cushion (2).

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Version with seat climate control:
If applicable, cut the support (1) to fit the upholstery (2).

Secure the support (1) to the Velcro fasteners (3).

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Version with seat heating:
Position the heating mat (1) on the cushion and align.

Bond the heating mat (1) with adhesive in the areas (2) with the cushion.

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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 .
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 .
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- 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.
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- Attach the backrest cover (2) in this area (3).
- Insert the clip (1).
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- Attach the backrest cover (1) in the signaled area.
Refer to INSTALLING THE DRIVE FOR THE HEAD RESTRAINT HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT ON THE FRONT SEAT .
Refer to INSTALLING THE CRASH-ACTIVE HEAD RESTRAINT FOR THE FRONT SEAT .
Refer to INSTALLING THE BOTTOM REAR PANEL ON THE FRONT SEAT REAR PANEL .
Refer to INSTALLING THE TOP REAR PANEL ON THE FRONT SEAT REAR PANEL .
Refer to INSTALLING INNER COVER ON FRONT SEAT .
Refer to INSTALLING OUTER COVER ON FRONT SEAT .
Refer to INSTALLING FRONT SEAT .