Removing Lumbar Support

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The following repair instructions describe the procedure for removing and installing the lumbar support with air cushion for backrest. For vehicles without air cushion for backrest, skip to the relevant instructions.

1. Remove air cushion for backrest.
   1. 1.1. Press the pins -2-  on the two expanding clips -1-  through -arrow A-  and remove expanding clips -arrow B-  .
      Fig 1: Removing Air Cushion For Backrest

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   2. 1.2. Loosen air cushion for backrest -3-  (-arrow C-  ).
2. Disconnect air connection line to air cushion for seat.
   1. 2.1. Disconnect connection coupling for air connection line -1-  on the underside of the seat -inset-  .
      Fig 2: Disconnecting Air Connection Line To Air Cushion For Seat

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   2. 2.2. Release air connection line from the retaining clip -2-  and feed it out (-arrow-  ).
3. Remove retainer springs -1-  for lumbar support -2-  .
   Fig 3: Removing Lumbar Support Retainer Springs

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4. Disconnect electric plug connection for control valves -1-  (-arrows-  ).
   Fig 4: Disconnecting Electric Plug Connection For Control Valves

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5. Remove tie-wrap -1-  .
   Fig 5: Removing Tie-Wrap

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6. Disconnect electric plug connection -2-  on the lumbar-support motor -1-  (-arrow A-  ).
   Fig 6: Removing Lumbar-Support Motor

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7. Unclip lumbar-support motor -1-  and pull it up and out -arrow B-  .
8. Lift lumbar support up (-arrows-  ) and remove it from the bracket -1-  .
   Fig 7: Removing Lumbar Support

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