Lumbar Assembly: Removal

Police vehicles 

1. Pull the zippers out from underneath the material, unzip both zippers and position the backrest trim cover up to access the backrest trim panel.
Fig 1: Identifying Zippers
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2. Remove the backrest trim panel.
   1. Remove the 2 screws located at the bottom of the backrest trim panel.
   2. Pull out at the bottom and slide the backrest trim panel up to disengage the 2 upper retaining hooks.
Fig 2: Backrest Trim Panel & Screws
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Non-police vehicles 

3. Release the backrest trim cover J-clips.
   • Release the lower J-clip first and then release the 2 side J-clips.
Fig 3: Backrest Trim Cover J-Clips
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All vehicles 

4. Release the rear outboard cushion J-clips.
Fig 4: Identifying Cushion Trim Cover Rear J-Clip
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5. Release the cushion trim cover rear corner J-clip.
NOTE: The lumbar motor, bladder, hose and backing board are serviced as an assembly.
6. Detach the lumbar motor bracket clip.
Fig 5: Lumbar Motor Bracket Clip
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7. Disconnect the electrical connector.
Fig 6: Lumbar Motor Electrical Connector
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8. Detach the 2 lumbar support bracket clips (1 shown in illustration) and slide the lumbar assembly up to remove.
Fig 7: Lumbar Support Bracket Clips
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