To remove
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2001 Saab 9-3. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Take the front seat out of the car, see .
- Undo the straps holding the backrest upholstery at the bottom.
- Release the upholstery strips on the underside.
- Undo the 2 screws holding the plastic plate and pull the plate out of the backrest upholstery.
- Undo the rear of the backrest upholstery by releasing the upholstery strips along the sides and folding back.
- Release the upholstery strips along one side at the rear of the backrest frame.
- Remove the knob for the lumbar support adjustment.
- Detach the upholstery hooks in the underside of the backrest.
- Fold aside the upholstery and cushion at the side of the backrest.
- Unscrew the motor for the backrest adjustment, 2 screws.
- Lift the motor off the gear wheel.
- Unplug the connector for the backrest adjustment motor.