Collision Protection Unit From Behind Front Seat: Removal

NOTE:

Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.

Only applies to vehicles equipped with fixed backrest.

Remove front seat. See FRONT SEAT .

Fig 1: Accessing Collision Protection Unit From Behind Front Seat (1 Of 24)

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CAUTION:

The operation has to be performed on both sides of the seat.

Fig 2: Accessing Collision Protection Unit From Behind Front Seat (2 Of 24)

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NOTE:

On both sides.

Fig 3: Accessing Collision Protection Unit From Behind Front Seat (3 Of 24)

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NOTE:

On both sides.

Torque: Backrest cushion to seat cushion

45 Nm

Loosen and fold aside the backrest cushion's upholstery, see FRONT SEAT BACKREST (2006-2011)or FRONT SEAT BACKREST (2012) .

Fig 4: Accessing Collision Protection Unit From Behind Front Seat (4 Of 24)

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WARNING:

Be extra careful when handling the compressed spring.

Fig 5: Accessing Collision Protection Unit From Behind Front Seat (5 Of 24)

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Torque: Fitting bolt, hinge

18 Nm

Torque: Hinge bracket to backrest

9 Nm

Fig 6: Accessing Collision Protection Unit From Behind Front Seat (6 Of 24)

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Fig 7: Accessing Collision Protection Unit From Behind Front Seat (7 Of 24)

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Fig 8: Accessing Collision Protection Unit From Behind Front Seat (8 Of 24)

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Fig 9: Accessing Collision Protection Unit From Behind Front Seat (9 Of 24)

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Fig 10: Accessing Collision Protection Unit From Behind Front Seat (10 Of 24)

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Fig 11: Accessing Collision Protection Unit From Behind Front Seat (11 Of 24)

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Fig 12: Accessing Collision Protection Unit From Behind Front Seat (12 Of 24)

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Only applies to vehicles equipped with foldable backrest.

Remove front seat, see FRONT SEAT

Fig 13: Accessing Collision Protection Unit From Behind Front Seat (13 Of 24)

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CAUTION:

The operation has to be performed on both sides of the seat.

Fig 14: Accessing Collision Protection Unit From Behind Front Seat (14 Of 24)

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NOTE:

On both sides.

Fig 15: Accessing Collision Protection Unit From Behind Front Seat (15 Of 24)

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NOTE:

On both sides.

Torque: Backrest cushion to seat cushion

45 Nm

Loosen and fold aside the backrest cushion's upholstery, see FRONT SEAT BACKREST (2006-2011)or FRONT SEAT BACKREST (2012) .

Fig 16: Accessing Collision Protection Unit From Behind Front Seat (16 Of 24)

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WARNING:

Be extra careful when handling the compressed spring.

Fig 17: Accessing Collision Protection Unit From Behind Front Seat (17 Of 24)

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Torque: Fitting bolt, hinge

18 Nm

Fig 18: Accessing Collision Protection Unit From Behind Front Seat (18 Of 24)

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Fig 19: Accessing Collision Protection Unit From Behind Front Seat (19 Of 24)

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Fig 20: Accessing Collision Protection Unit From Behind Front Seat (20 Of 24)

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Fig 21: Accessing Collision Protection Unit From Behind Front Seat (21 Of 24)

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Fig 22: Accessing Collision Protection Unit From Behind Front Seat (22 Of 24)

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Fig 23: Accessing Collision Protection Unit From Behind Front Seat (23 Of 24)

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Fig 24: Accessing Collision Protection Unit From Behind Front Seat (24 Of 24)

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REMOVING THE WHIPLASH UNIT ON NON-FOLDING SEATS

Fig 1: Detaching Cover Over Screws On Side Of Seat

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Remove the side panel from the seat and place to one side.

Detach the cover over the screws on the side of the seat.

Fig 2: Identifying Screws Holding Backrest Cushion

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Remove the 4 screws holding the backrest cushion.

Lay down the backrest cushion on the seat cushion.

Fig 3: Releasing Folding Mechanism

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Detach the backrest upholstery at the bottom edge. See: FRONT SEAT BACKREST (2006-2011)or FRONT SEAT BACKREST (2012) .

Release the folding mechanism.

Fig 4: Identifying Spring And Stop

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Lift the spring off the stop using see 9512943 .

Fig 5: Identifying Whiplash Element

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Pull the entire whiplash unit down to release one end of the whiplash element.

Remove the nut and the shaft.

NOTE:

Note the location of the bushing.

Fig 6: Identifying Upper Screw

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Slacken off and remove the upper screw.

Detach the bracket and remove the spring.

Fig 7: Identifying Whiplash Element

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Angle out and remove the whiplash element.

Fig 8: Identifying Rubber Gasket

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Replace the rubber gasket with a new one.

REMOVING THE WHIPLASH UNIT ON FOLDING SEATS

Fig 1: Identifying Screws Cover

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Remove the side panel from the seat and place to one side.

Detach the cover over the screws on the side of the seat.

Release the catches on the reverse of the seat.

Fold the backrest cushion forwards.

Detach the backrest upholstery at the bottom edge. See: FRONT SEAT BACKREST (2006-2011)or FRONT SEAT BACKREST (2012) .

Fig 2: Releasing Folding Mechanism

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Release the folding mechanism.

Fig 3: Backrest Cushion Screws

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Remove the 4 screws holding the backrest cushion.

Fig 4: Identifying Spring And Stop

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Lift the spring off the stop using see 9512943 .

Fig 5: Identifying Nut And Shaft

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Remove the nut and the shaft.

NOTE:

Note the position of the 2 x bushings.

Fig 6: Identifying Locking Washer

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Remove the locking washer at the spring.

HINT: Use cutting nippers to facilitate removal of the locking washer. Then remove the spring.

Fig 7: Identifying Whiplash Element

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Angle out and remove the whiplash element.

Fig 8: Identifying Rubber Gasket

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Remove and replace the rubber gasket with a new one.

REMOVING COMPONENTS

Fig 1: Identifying Front Seat Side Panel

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Remove:

the front seat as described in, see FRONT SEAT
the side panel as described in, see SIDE PANEL FRONT SEAT .
Detach the belt buckle as described in, see FRONT SAFETY BELT BUCKLE .

Detach the backrest upholstery at the bottom edge. See: FRONT SEAT BACKREST (2006-2011)or FRONT SEAT BACKREST (2012)

Remove the screw of the panel.