Removing Wiring For Electrically Adjustable 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.

1. Disengage plastic strips of backrest cover -arrows A-  .
   Fig 2: Disengaging Plastic Strips, Cut Tie-Wraps And Disconnect Plugs

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2. Cut tie-wrap -a-  .
3. Move floor light holder to the left to release -arrow B-  , then to the right to remove -arrow C-  .
4. Release plugs -arrows D-  and remove from floor light -arrow E-  .
5. Push back locking mechanism of airbag plug -arrow A-  and pull off the plug -arrow B-  .
   Fig 3: Pulling Off Airbag Plug

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6. Release ground connector -1-  and central connector -2-  for backrest -arrows A-  and pull off both connectors -arrows B-  .
   Fig 4: Pulling Off Ground And Central Connectors

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7. Unlock the two plugs -arrows A-  and remove from the seat adjustment switch -arrows B-  .
   Fig 5: Removing Connectors From Switch For Power-Seat Controls

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8. Press together the locking tabs of the clip -arrows A-  and pull out the connector, together with the clip, in a downward direction -arrow B-  .
   Fig 6: Disconnecting Connector With Clip

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9. Press the locking tab to the side -arrow C-  and remove the connector from the clip -arrow D-  .

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   • If necessary for reasons of space, remove the seat-belt buckle plug beforehand. 
10. Remove seat-belt buckle. → Removing Seat-Belt Buckle
11. Push central connector on the side in a downward direction -arrow A-  until the retaining hook is released, then push the central connector downwards from the clip -arrow B-  .
    Fig 7: Disconnecting Connector From Clip

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12. Release connector -arrow A-  and disconnect it from the seat heater control unit -arrow B-  .
    Fig 8: Unplugging Central Connector From Control Unit

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    • Disconnect the connector axially from the motor. Otherwise the retaining lugs can break off and this can prevent the connector from locking securely. 
13. Unplug connectors from adjusting motors -arrow-  .
    Fig 9: Unplugging Connectors From Adjusting Motors

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14. Push the retaining hooks on the inner spring upwards -arrow A-  and remove the plug socket sideways -arrow B-  .
    Fig 10: Removing Socket Housing

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15. Unclip wiring harness from inner spring using a disassembly tool, universal Nr.21 (-arrows-  ).
    Fig 11: Unclipping Wiring Harness From Inner Spring

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16. Unclip wiring harness from seat frame -arrows-  and remove.
    Fig 12: Unclipping Wiring Harness From Seat Frame

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