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To remove

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  1. Remove the front seat  from the car.
  2. manual front seat:  Remove the handle for height adjustment and the knob for backrest rake adjustment. use a screwdriver.
    NOTE: When removing the knob, note that the backrest recline spindle may be removed with the knob.
    Fig 1: Illustration For Steps 2-3
    G03509612Courtesy of SAAB-SCANIA OF AMERICA, INC.
  3. Remove the seat side panel, 2 caps and 3 screws. Lift the back of the side panel and pull it forwards.
    NOTE: Electrically adjustable seat:  The front bolt has a protector on its tip. Retain this protector as it must be fitted to the bolt to prevent it from chafing against electrical wiring.
  4. Electrically adjustable front seat:  Unplug the connector from the switch unit and remove the memory buttons, if any.
    Fig 2: Illustration For Step 4
    G03509613Courtesy of SAAB-SCANIA OF AMERICA, INC.
  5. Dismantle the seat belt mounting if necessary.
    Fig 3: Illustration For Steps 5-7
    G03509614Courtesy of SAAB-SCANIA OF AMERICA, INC.
  6. 5D:  Remove the plastic covers on each side of the backrest joint.
    NOTE: The plastic covers conceal the holes for access to the screws holding the seat at the rear.
  7. Undo the seat cushion at the rear, 2 screws.
  8. Undo the seat cushion at the front, 2 screws.
    Fig 4: Illustration For Steps 8-10
    G03509615Courtesy of SAAB-SCANIA OF AMERICA, INC.
  9. Detach the straps securing the bottom of the backrest upholstery at the front.
  10. Cut the cable ties. Unplug and mark the connector.

    Remove the seat cushion.

  11. Release the upholstery strip at the rear of the seat base.
    Fig 5: Illustration For Steps 11-14
    G03509616Courtesy of SAAB-SCANIA OF AMERICA, INC.
  12. Release the upholstery strip along the edges of the seat base.
  13. Undo the clamps securing the foam and lift away the seat base from the foam cushion.
  14. Unclip the seat upholstery from the foam cushion.
  15. Remove the seat upholstery.
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