Removing Backrest Frame

Information 

• The number of connectors and tie-wraps can vary, depending on seat equipment. 
• Plug in or out all connectors going to the backrest. 
• Cut and replace all tie-wraps used to secure the wire harness to the backrest. 

1. Only for seats without lumbar support and/or Adaptive sports seats with air cushions in the side bolsters:

   Unscrew fastening screws -1-  and remove the left backrest side-bolster support -2-  .

   Fig 1: Identifying Left Backrest Side-Bolster Support And Mounting Screws

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2. Remove inner spring on backrest frame.
   1. 2.1. Disengage tension springs -1-  at the left and right from the inner spring -2-  (-A-  ).
   2. 2.2. Unclip inner spring -2-  on backrest frame at the drive shaft -B-  and remove inner spring.
   3. 2.3. Disengage tension springs -1-  on the backrest frame.
   Fig 2: Removing Inner Spring
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3. Cut the tie-wraps -1-  on the lower part of the backrest frame using side cutters.
   Fig 3: Identifying Tie-Wraps Cutting Position

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4. Pull fastening nuts -1-  out of the backrest frame -2-  , check them and replace them if necessary.
   Fig 4: Identifying Backrest Frame Fastening Nuts

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5. Remove wire harness for rear backrest.
   1. 5.1. Pull the retaining clips -1-  for the rear wire harness -2-  along with the lines off the backrest frame.

      Only for seats with lumbar support and/or Adaptive sports seats with air cushions in the side bolsters.

   2. 5.2. Remove holder -3-  for the wire harness for the side airbag -4-  along with the lines from the backrest frame.
   Fig 5: Removing Wire Harness For Rear Backrest
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   3. 5.3. Guide the rear wire harness -1-  through between the backrest and seat surface in a downward direction -arrows-  .
      Fig 6: Guiding Wire Harness Between Backrest And Seat Surface

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   Information 

   Two people are needed in order to remove and install the backrest frame.

6. Unscrew fastening screws -1-  and remove backrest frame -2-  (-2-  ).
   Fig 7: Removing Backrest Frame Fastening Screws

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