Front Backrest: Removing

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-- Attach the Engine/Transmission Holder - Seat Repair Fixture VAS 6136 to the Engine and Transmission Holder VAS 6095.

-- Remove the front seat. Refer to Removing

-- Secure the seat on the Engine/Transmission Holder - Seat Repair Fixture VAS 6136.

-- Remove the trim on the tunnel side. Refer to Removing .

-- Remove the backrest adjustment wheel. Refer to Removing .

-- Remove the seat height adjustment handle. Refer to Removing .

-- Remove the trim on the door sill side. Refer to Removing .

-- Press the entry assistance release cables -1- and -3- out of the retaining plate -2- at the seat rail release.

Fig 1: Identifying Entry Assistance Release Cables

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-- Disengage the release cable -3- from the seat rail release -arrow-.

The release cables are secured partially with cable ties. These need to be replaced during installation.

-- Disengage the release cable -1- at the seat rail release idler pulley -2-.

Fig 2: Disengage Entry Assistance Release Cable A At Seat Forward/Back Adjuster And Remove It

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-- Disconnect the connectors from the backrest wiring harness.

-- Free up the disconnected wiring harnesses.

NOTE: The wiring harness between the connector station and the side airbag is continuous.

-- Remove the bracket -1- from the seat rail.

Fig 3: Identifying Bracket

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-- Remove the bolts -2-.

Fig 4: Identifying Tip Backrest Forward Onto Seat Pan

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-- Tilt the backrest -3- forward onto the seat pan -1-.

-- Press the seat pan upholstery to the side and carefully remove side airbag wiring harness -4- and, if necessary, all additional wiring harnesses for the backrest (depending on equipment) from the seat pan.

-- Remove the backrest.