Replacing Backrest Frame

Information 

The required steps can vary depending on equipment.

The instructions provided in the document are for vehicles with the maximum possible equipment.

1. Remove padding for front backrest.
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2. Remove headrest guide

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   Headrest guide

   1. 2.1  Press in fixing clips -2-  on the left and right and pull headrest guide up and out -Arrows-  .
3. Remove lumbar support.
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4. Remove air cushion for backrest.
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   Remove motor for air cushion.

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5. Remove suction fan for backrest surface.
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6. Remove side airbag.
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7. Remove wire harness for backrest.
8. Replace backrest frame.
9. Position wire harness for backrest.
10. Install side airbag.
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11. Install suction fan for backrest surface.
    • WM, 741619 REMOVING AND INSTALLING SUCTION FAN FOR BACKREST SURFACE
12. Install motor for air cushion.
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13. Install air cushion for backrest.
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14. Install lumbar support.
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15. Install headrest guide.
16. Install padding for front backrest.
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