Removing Wiring For Backrest

NOTIFICATION 

Voltage peaks 

• Risk of damage to electrical load or to the control unit 

  → Switch off ignition and remove remote control before disconnecting or removing electrical load.

Information 

Always comply with the regulations for handling ESD-sensitive components!

• Always wear approved work clothes and shoes when carrying out assembly work. 
• Do not remove new parts from ESD (electrostatic discharge) protective packaging until shortly before installation. 
• Do not touch electric pins and plug contacts. 

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Wire harness for backrest

1. Unclip, release and disconnect two electric plug connections -1-  for the backrest wire harness.

   > 721919 - REMOVING AND INSTALLING BACKREST FRAME

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   Wire harness for backrest

2. Release and disconnect electric plug connection -2-  for the air cushion motor.

   > 723919 - REMOVING AND INSTALLING MOTOR FOR AIR CUSHION

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   Wire harness for backrest

3. Unscrew two fastening screws for the backrest air cushion.

   > 721719 - REMOVING AND INSTALLING AIR CUSHION FOR BACKREST

4. Release and disconnect electric plug connection -3-  for control valve for air cushion.

   > 723819 - REMOVING AND INSTALLING CONTROL VALVE FOR AIR CUSHION

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   Wire harness for backrest

5. Release and disconnect two electric plug connections -4-  for lumbar support.

   > 723419 - REMOVING AND INSTALLING LUMBAR SUPPORT

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   Wire harness for backrest

6. Release and disconnect electric plug connection -5-  for motor for backrest adjustment.

   > 728919 - REMOVING AND INSTALLING MOTOR FOR BACKREST ADJUSTMENT

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   Wire harness for backrest

7. Release and disconnect electric plug connection -6-  for motor for seat ventilation.

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   Wire harness for backrest

8. Unclip clips -1-  on the backrest frame.

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   Mounting points

9. Cut open tie-wraps -2-  on the backrest frame.

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   Mounting points

10. Remove wiring for backrest.