52 16 055 Replacing an air cushion for left or right backrest width adjustment (convertible)

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove REAR PANEL ON FRONT SEAT
Partially remove BACKREST COVER

Unclip carrier for backrest width adjustment from backrest frame.

Installation:

Make sure the carrier for backrest width adjustment is fitted correctly on the backrest frame.

Install air hoses without kinks.

Fig 1: Identifying Backrest Width Adjustment

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Disconnect air hoses.

Installation:

Adapt length of air hose from new part.

Connect air hoses to brass coupling.

If tight, (carefully) heat up the air hoses slightly.

Fig 2: Identifying Air Hoses

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NOTE: Carry out FUNCTION CHECK .