Necessary preliminary tasks

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Remove FRONT SEAT .

NOTE: Picture shows installed seat by way of example.

Move backrest to full rearward position.

Unclip release tab (2) for belt anchor fitting trim (1) with plastic wedge.

Fig 1: Removing Release Tab For Belt Anchor Fitting Trim Using Plastic Wedge

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Release screw or catch (3).

Lever lugs (1) out of holders (2).

Fig 2: Removing Lever Lugs

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IMPORTANT: Cover (1) could detach itself in from area with carrier section (2) from seat mechanism.

Carefully pull cover (1) with carrier section (2) in front area off seat mechanism.

Press unlocking lug (3) with screwdriver and detach cover from carrier section.

Fig 3: Removing Cover

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Raise lug (1) and unlock.

Reach between seat padding and cover (2) and pull cover off carrier section.

Fig 4: Removing Cover Off Carrier Section

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Unlock and disconnect plug connections:

Switch combination
Lumbar support
Backrest width adjustment

Fig 5: Identifying Switch Combination, Lumbar Support And Backrest Width Adjustment
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Installation:

Retaining clips and lugs of cover must not be damaged.

Fig 6: Identifying Retaining Clips And Lugs Of Cover

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Replacement only:

Unlock catches of switch housing and remove switch from cover.

Fig 7: Locating Catches Of Switch Housing

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