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To remove

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  1. Remove the seat  from the car.
  2. Cut off the cable tie securing the plastic cover and remove the cover on the inner side of the seat, 1 screw.
  3. Undo the strap/straps securing the bottom of the backrest upholstery.
    Fig 1: Illustration For Step 3
    G03509633Courtesy of SAAB-SCANIA OF AMERICA, INC.
  4. Cut off the cable ties (2 pcs.) and unplug the connectors.
  5. Remove the airbag connector from the 29-pin connector.
  6. Release the upholstery strips on the underside.
    Fig 2: Illustration For Steps 6 & 8
    G03509634Courtesy of SAAB-SCANIA OF AMERICA, INC.
  7. Pull out the cables through the hole in the upholstery.
  8. Pull out the cardboard from the backrest upholstery.
  9. Detach the back of the backrest upholstery by undoing the upholstery strips along the sides and fold back the upholstery.
    Fig 3: Illustration For Step 9
    G03509635Courtesy of SAAB-SCANIA OF AMERICA, INC.
  10. Remove the knob for the lumbar support adjustment.
  11. Release the upholstery strips along the back edge of the backrest frame.
  12. Remove the screws from the armrest shaft. Keep all parts safe.

    Pull out the armrest.

    Fig 4: Illustration For Steps 12-14
    G03509636Courtesy of SAAB-SCANIA OF AMERICA, INC.
  13. Remove the padding.
  14. Remove the bracket from the seat.
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