Lumbar Support Adjustment Motors -V125- / -V126- / -V129- / -V130-, Removing And Installing: Removing

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-- Remove the front seat. Refer to FRONT SEAT, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Remove the backrest cover with the backrest cushion. Refer to BACKREST COVER AND CUSHION, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Release and remove the connectors -1- and -2- from the motors.

Fig 1: Electrical Harness Connectors & Rivet

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CAUTION:

Risk of injury due to flying metal shavings.

Irritation and injury to skin and eyes possible.

- Wear protective eyewear.

- Wear safety gloves.

-- Drill out the rivet -3-.

-- Pivot the lumbar support -1- forward.

Fig 2: Identifying Lower Lumbar Support & Backrest Frame

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-- Disengage the upper lumbar support -1- at the backrest frame -2- -arrows- and remove.