Removing WHIPS system

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Remove:

the seat from the car. See Lifting seats in and out (first generation power seats) or Removing power seats, tilting (second generation power seats)
the lumbar support knob. See Lumbar support adjustment knob, replacing

Turn the adjuster or run the backrest adjustment to the maximum reclining position.

Release the adjustment mechanism (C). Fold the backrest forwards.

NOTE:

Be careful when the spring releases. There is considerable force in the spring.

Fig 1: Identifying Lumbar Support Adjustment Knob Components

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Remove the spring (D).

Remove:

the indicator pin or its remains.
This applies only to cars up to the following chassis number.

S80: -167986
one nut (B) on each side
one spindle (E) from each side.

Fig 2: Identifying Deformation Element, Plastic Washers And O-Ring

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Pull the end mounting apart.

Remove the deformation element (F), the plastic washers and the O-ring.

Replace the deformation element.

NOTE:

The O-ring (A) in the repair kit must be used for all models.