Removal and installation of driver's seat cushion - ra91001400104x(0104)

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Model 140

Preliminary work:

Driver's seat removed (Removal and installation of driver's seat )

Cover on seat guide rails removed

Fig 1: Identifying Driver's Seat Cushion Components

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Seat cushion	position toward front as far as stop using adjusting wheel (1).
Adjusting wheel (1) and handle (2)	remove. Adhere to installation note!
Switch (3) for lumbar support	remove upwards and detach cable.
Screws (arrows) on panelling (4)	remove toward front.
Screws (2 pieces) on handle (5) for back/front adjustment on seat frame	remove, WAF 8 5 Nm
Cable from belt buckle to connection strip and rubber strap (2 pieces) on seat frame	unclip or detach.
Seat cushion (10)	turn into the removal position using the adjusting wheel (1). To do this, the screws (7 to 9) must be accessible.
Screw (6 and 7)	screw out.
Screw (8 and 9)	screw out, screw in longer screw at the rear when installing, 10 Nm.
Seat cushion (10)	remove from seat frame toward front.
Reinstall	in opposite order.

Installation note

Adjusting wheel (1) must be replaced after dismantling.

Removal, installation

Position seat cushion toward front up to the stop using the adjusting wheel (1).
Detach adjusting wheel (1) and handle (2).
Remove switch (3) for lumbar support upwards and detach cable.

Fig 2: Locating Lumbar Support Switch
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Screw out screws (arrows) on panelling (4).
Remove panelling (4) toward front.

Fig 3: Locating Panelling Screws
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Unscrew screws (arrows) on handle (5), WAF 8, 5 Nm and remove handle (5).

Fig 4: Locating Handle Screws
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Unclip cable from belt buckle to connection strip and detach rubber strap (2 pieces) on cushion frame (arrows).

Fig 5: Locating Rubber Strap On Cushion Frame
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Turn seat cushions into the removal position using the adjusting wheel (1). The screws (6 and 7) must be accessible for this.
Screw out screw (6 and 7) (10 Nm).

Fig 6: Identifying Seat Cushions Screws
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Screw out screw (8 and 9), screw in the longer screw at the rear when installing.

Fig 7: Identifying Screw (8 And 9)
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Remove seat cushion (10) from seat frame toward front.

Fig 8: Removing Seat Cushion From Seat Frame Toward Front

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Driver's seat - locator points for seat cushion

Fig 9: Locating Driver's Seat - Locator Points For Seat Cushion

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