Removing Front 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 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.

Information 

• Some of the repair illustrations show only one side of the vehicle  .
• Naturally, some steps also have to be performed on the opposite side of the vehicle as well  .
  Fig 1: Identifying Front Seat

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1. Move backrest all the way forward. Move front seat all the way up and all the way forward.
2. Release rear caps -1-  and pull them off the seat rails.
   Fig 2: Identifying Caps On Rear Seat Rail

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3. Unscrew fastening screws on the rear seat rails -2-  .
   Fig 3: Removing Screws On Rear Seat Rail

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4. Remove seat belt mount.
   1. 4.1. Disengage cap -1-  and slide it over the seat belt mount -2-  .
      Fig 4: Identifying Seat Belt Mount On Front Seat

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   2. 4.2. Release retaining clip -3-  on the seat belt mount using a suitable screwdriver -arrow A-  .
      Fig 5: Releasing Seat Belt Mount

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   3. 4.3. Push seat belt mount over the retaining pin -arrow B-  until the locking lug under the retaining pin loosens the clip.
   4. 4.4. Remove seat belt mount from the retaining pin.
5. Move the front seat back fully and lower the rear seat surface.
6. Remove remote control. Disconnect the battery. Route or isolate the ground strap so that all contact with a ground carrier (e.g. body, seat frame) is avoided. → 2X00IN WORK INSTRUCTIONS AFTER DISCONNECTING THE BATTERY .
7. Release front caps -3-  and remove them from the seat rails.
   Fig 6: Identifying Caps On Front Seat Rail

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8. Unscrew and remove fastening screws on the front seat rail -4-  .
   Fig 7: Removing Screws On Front Seat Rail

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9. Fold the front seat back.
10. Release and disconnect electric plug connections for the driver seat -1, 2 and 3-  .
    Fig 8: Identifying Electric Plug Connections For Driver Seat

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11. Release and disconnect electric plug connections for the passenger seat -1, 2 and 3-  .
    Fig 9: Removing Electric Plug Connections For Passenger Seat

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12. Carefully remove the front seat.