Removing Heating Element For Backrest

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Fig 1: Identifying Backrest Heating Element

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Information
- The heating elements beneath the neck rest -1- and backrest side bolsters -2- are connected by electrical leads and can only be replaced together.
  
  Fig 2: Identifying Backrest Heating Element Related Components
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- The heating element is sewn into the covering in the area of the backrest surface -3- and can only be replaced together with the covering.
- 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
Remove the backrest side bolster heating elements -2- starting from below -Arrows A- .

Fig 3: Removing Backrest Side Bolster Heating Elements
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Remove the heating element under the neck rest -1- starting from the rear -Arrows B- .

Fig 4: Removing Heating Element Under Neck Rest
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