Removing Wiring For Backrest

Fig 1: Installing Line For Backrest

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

→ A voltage 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 detach 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.

1. Release the plugs on the height -1-  and cambering adjustment motor -2-  of the lumbar support -arrow A-  and disconnect -arrow B-  .
   Fig 2: Disconnecting Plugs On Height And Cambering Adjustment Motor Of Lumbar Support

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   • Disconnect the plug from the backrest adjustment motor in an axial direction only. Otherwise the retaining lugs can break off and a secure plug lock cannot be guaranteed. 
2. Pull off plug from the backrest adjustment motor -arrow C-  .
3. Unclip wire harness using a disassembly tool,  universal Nr.21 (-arrows-  ).
   Fig 3: Unclipping Wiring Harness

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4. Push inner edge of protective cover inwards -arrow A-  and pull protective cover down and out -arrow B-  .
   Fig 4: Removing Protective Cover

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5. Cut tie-wrap -C-  and remove protective cover.
6. Remove line upwards -arrow D-  . Make sure that the two plugs are not damaged.