Removing Heating Element For Front Seat

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The heating elements for the lower leg support -1- and side bolsters -2- are connected by electrical leads and can only be replaced together.

Fig 1: Identifying Heating Elements
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The heating element is sewn into the cover in the area of the seat cushion -3- and can only be replaced together with the cover.
Remove the heating elements with care, otherwise the padding will be damaged.
If necessary, carefully warm the heating elements with a hot-air gun. The temperature must not exceed 50°C!

Fig 2: Overview Of Heating Element For Front Seat
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Remove the side bolster heating elements -2- starting from the rear -Arrows A- .

Fig 3: Removing Heating Elements For Side Bolsters And Lower Leg Support
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Remove the lower leg support heating element -1- starting from below -Arrows B- .

Fig 4: Removing Heating Elements For Side Bolsters And Lower Leg Support
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