Removing Lumbar Support

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Fig 1: Identifying Lumbar Support Installation Position

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Release and disconnect electric plug connections for lumbar support adjustment motor -1- and lumbar curvature motor -2- (-a- ).

Fig 2: Disconnecting Connectors For Motors
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Drill out blind rivets -3- using a suitable drill bit.

Fig 3: Drilling Out Blind Rivets
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Fold the lumbar support up -arrow A- and press the retaining bars -4- at the left and right together.
Disengage retaining bars -4- from the backrest frame -arrow B- .

Fig 4: Removing Lumbar Support
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Remove the complete lumbar support from the backrest frame.