Removing Padding For Front Middle Backrest

Use a plastic wedge to lift up and detach the cover under the headrest -arrow- .

Fig 1: Detaching Headrest Cover
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Guide the cover through towards the front under the headrest -arrows- .

Fig 2: Pushing Headrest Cover
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Lift up the backrest cushion -arrows- .

Fig 3: Lifting Backrest Cushion
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Guide the backrest cushion out of the guide in the side bolsters on both sides -arrow- using a plastic wedge to press back the clips on the backrest padding.

Fig 4: Removing Cushion
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Information

To prevent damage, do not bend the installed backrest cushion too far forward.
Only for seats with air conditioning:
Swivel the backrest cushion forward slightly and release the air-guide cowl for seat ventilation on both sides -A- and remove it -B- .

→ 741619 REMOVING AND INSTALLING SUCTION FAN FOR BACKREST SURFACE

Fig 5: Releasing Air-Guide Cowl
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Swivel the backrest cushion forward onto the seat surface -arrow- and set it down.

Fig 6: Moving Backrest Cushion Forward
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Loosen the two restraining straps on the rear of the seat from underneath -arrows- .

Fig 7: Loosening Restraining Straps
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Use a plastic wedge to lift up and detach the cover on the lower backrest frame -arrows- (4 clips).

Fig 8: Detaching Lower Backrest Frame Cover
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Only for heated seats:
Disconnect the plug connections for heated seats.

→ 742955 REPLACING HEATING ELEMENT FOR FRONT BACKREST
Move backrest cushion and cover forward off the seat and remove them -arrows- .

Fig 9: Removing Backrest Cushion
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Information

To replace the padding for the middle backrest, remove the cover on the front middle backrest.