Removing Sports Bucket Seat

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

→ A power 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 pull off 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 place any objects 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 contacts.

→ Triggering 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 triggering it electrically while observing all precautionary measures, thereby preventing it from being used incorrectly.

Information 

The number of plug connections can vary, depending on equipment.

1. Remove seat rail cover.
   1. 1.1. Move front seat -3-  to its rear end position.
   2. 1.2. Release seat rail cover -2-  using a suitable tool -1-  (-arrow A-  ) and remove it -arrow B-  .
      Fig 1: Removing Seat Rail Cover (Shown On 918)

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2. Unscrew and remove front fastening screws -1-  on the seat rails -2-  .

   Tightening torque 50 Nm (37 ftlb.) 

   Fig 2: Loosening Front Seat Mounting

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3. Loosen rear seat mounting.
   1. 3.1. Move front seat -3-  to its front end position.
   2. 3.2. Unscrew and remove fastening nuts -1-  on the seat rails -2-  .

      Tightening torque 50 Nm (37 ftlb.) 

      Fig 3: Loosening Rear Seat Mounting

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4. Remove plug connection on front seat.
   1. 4.1. Tilt front seat -5-  to the side.
   2. 4.2. Pull off bracket -3-  for the wire harness -1-  and unclip bracket -4-  .
   3. 4.3. Loosen and remove plug connection -2-  on the front seat -5-  by turning it clockwise -arrow-  .
      Fig 4: Disconnecting Wire Harness

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5. Disconnect plug connection.
   1. 5.1. Tilt front seat -3-  to the side.
   2. 5.2. Release and disconnect plug connection -1-  for wire harness -2-  .
      Fig 5: Disconnecting Plug Connection

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6. Get another person to help you to lift the front seat carefully out of the vehicle.
7. Loosen seat belt mount.
   1. 7.1. Unclip cap -1-  using a plastic wedge and remove it.
   2. 7.2. Unscrew and remove fastening screw -2-  .

      Tightening torque 50 Nm (37 ftlb.) 

   3. 7.3. Guide seat belt mount -3-  out through the seat shell -arrow-  .
      Fig 6: Loosening Seat Belt Mount

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