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Backrest Release Microswitch, Adjusting






Power Front Memory Seats

From 06.2006, the usual wiring harness routing to connector station under front seat. Refer to => [ Connectors, Disconnecting ] Front Seats has been replaced with modular wiring routing => [ Modular Wiring Routing Assembly Overview, from June 2006 ] Front Seats.

The modular wiring routing has not been implemented for all countries.

Check version of front seat and of vehicle and perform repairs accordingly.

Note the two possible versions of the modular wiring routing, Modular Light or Modular. Refer to => [ Modular Wiring Routing Versions ] Front Seats.

Backrest Release Microswitch, Adjusting

Vehicles through 05.2002, VIN: 8H 3K 002 450: to prevent the head restraints or backrest adjustment from malfunctioning, attach a cable tie - 1 -.





1 - Cable Tie

2 - Connector

3 - Retainer

4 - Micro Switch Backrest Release

Check the adjustment and function

- Remove backrest cover panel, refer to => [ Backrest Cover ] Power Front Memory Seats.

- Use a screwdriver to pry out circlip - 3 -.

- Move the micro switch - 4 - far enough until the backrest is switched off when the release lever is lifted 1/3.

- Check the backrest function on the adjusting switch:

- When the release lever is lifted 1/3, the backrest is not controlled.

- When the release lever is in its original position, the backrest is controlled.

- Correct the position of the micro switch if necessary - 4 - check the function again.

5 - Retainer Tabs (Qty. 2)