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52 25 049 Replacing lumbar support on left or right rear seat

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Necessary preliminary tasks: 

Detach air hoses from solenoid valve.

NOTE: Heat air hoses gently if they are too firmly seated on solenoid valve.
Fig 1: Locating Solenoid Valve Air Hoses
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Remove clamps (1) at top left and right.

Fig 2: Identifying Left And Right Seat Clamps
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Fig 3: Identifying Lumbar Support And Spring Wire
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Detach lumbar support (1) from spring wire (2).

Installation note: 

Engage lumbar support on fifth spring wire from below.

Air hoses must be laid without kinks.

Check lumbar support for damage.

Run a function check.