Removing Front Seat

→ Switch off ignition and remove ignition key or remote control (hand-held transmitter).

→ A voltage supply (e.g. battery charger) must not be connected to the external power supply/jump-lead starting terminals.

→ Disconnect the battery and insulate the ground strap so that all contact with a ground carrier is avoided.

→ Wait 1 minute after disconnecting the battery.

→ Only detach connector on the triggering unit after the waiting time has elapsed.

→ Make sure that no foreign objects are located in front of the airbag unit during installation.

→ Replace damaged parts during removal.

→ Always position airbag units so that the blow-out opening is facing upwards, e.g. crest on driver's airbag.

→ Do not position anything on the airbag units.

→ If removed for an extended period, the airbag units must be stored in a safe place.

→ Airbag units must not come into contact with grease, oil, detergents, liquids, or similar substances.

→ Do not expose airbag units to temperatures above 90°.

→ Do not remove the short-circuit spring on the plug-in contacts.

→ Ignition and preparations may only be carried out by skilled staff, supervised by a second responsible person.

→ Before disposal, the airbag unit must be rendered harmless by electrical ignition performed in accordance with all precautionary measures, thereby preventing it from being used incorrectly.

Information 

• In the case of faulty fore-and-aft or vertical adjustment, the seat can only be removed together with the seat frame. → Removing and installing front seat frame 
  Fig 1: Identifying Front Seat

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1. Move backrest all the way forward. Move front seat all the way up and all the way forward.
2. Unlock the covers -arrows C-  and remove the rear seat rail caps -arrows D-  .
   Fig 2: Removing Rear Seat Rail Caps

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3. Unscrew rear seat rail fastening screws -3-  .
4. Pull out seat belt cap at front -A-  and remove towards the front -B-  .
   Fig 3: Pulling Out Seat Belt Cap

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5. Release retaining clip -arrow A-  on the seat belt mount using a suitable screwdriver.
   Fig 4: Removing Seat Belt Mount Retaining Clip Using Suitable Screwdriver

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6. Push belt end fitting over the retaining pin -arrow B-  until the lug under the retaining pin loosens the clip.
7. Remove belt end fitting from the retaining pin -arrow A-  and pull seat belt out through the belt guide -arrow B-  .
   Fig 5: Pulling Seat Belt Out Through Belt Guide

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8. Move the driver's seat back fully and lower rear seat area.
9. Remove ignition key. Disconnect battery. Route or insolate the ground strap so that any contact with a ground carrier (e.g. body, seat frame) is avoided → WM 9000IN WORK INSTRUCTIONS AFTER DISCONNECTING THE BATTERY (ALL MODELS) .
10. Unlock the covers -arrow A-  and remove the front seat rail caps -arrow B-  .
    Fig 6: Removing Front Seat Rail Caps

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11. Unscrew front seat rail fastening screws -4-  .
12. Tilt seat backwards.
13. Unlock belt buckle connector -arrow A-  and remove -arrow B-  .
    Fig 7: Removing Belt Buckle Connector

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14. Unlock central plug -arrow C-  and remove -arrow D-  .
15. Press protective cover on airbag plug down -arrow A-  and hold in this position.
    Fig 8: Pressing Protective Cover On Airbag Plug

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16. Unlock airbag plug -arrow B-  and remove -arrow C-  .
17. Unlock connector on seat control unit -arrow A-  and remove it -arrow B-  .
    Fig 9: Removing Connector On Seat Control Unit

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18. Unclip wire harness.
    1. 18.1. Press the clip up and off the seat frame -arrow A-  .
       Fig 10: Detaching Wiring Duct From Seat

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    2. 18.2. Remove wiring duct by pulling it forward -arrow B-  .
19. Remove seat.