Backrest Cover

Backrest Cover

• Removal and installation of the backrest cover are described on the basis of a front seat with an active head restraint system. Removal and installation for a front seat without an active head restraint system are similar.

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

• Engine and transmission holder (VAS 6095)






• Fixture for seat repair (VAS 6136)






Removing

Follow all safety precautions when working on pyrotechnic components. Refer to => [ Restraint System Components, Safety Precautions and General Information ] Restraint System Components, Safety Precautions and General Information.

- Remove the front seat. Refer to => [ Front Seat ] Front Seat.

- Mount the fixture for seat repair (VAS 6136) on the engine and transmission holder (VAS 6095).

- Attach the seat to the fixture for seat repair (VAS 6136).

- On underside of seat, disengage footwell cover - 6 - with tabs - 5 - (quantity: 4) from spring mat.






- Disengage retaining strip - 2 - from seat frame - 1 -.






- Disengage fastening strip - 1 - on footwell cover - 2 - from brackets - 4 - (quantity: 2) on sill side and tunnel side trim panel - 3 -.






- Press the backrest cover - 3 - in - direction of arrow - to disengage spring clamps - 2 - (quantity: 3).






- Pull backrest cover - 3 - upward and disengage brackets - 4 - (quantity: 2).

- Remove backrest cover - 3 -.

Installation

Follow all safety precautions when working on pyrotechnic components. Refer to => [ Restraint System Components, Safety Precautions and General Information ] Restraint System Components, Safety Precautions and General Information.

Install in reverse order of removal. Note the following:

- Replace spring clips (quantity: 3).

Before handling airbag units (for example, when disconnecting the harness connector), the person handling them must "discharge static electricity". For example, by briefly touching the door striker pin.

- Ensure airbag connector is engaged correctly.

• Make sure the connectors are installed all the way in and are secure.

• Make sure the wires do not get caught.

Ignition must be on when connecting battery. If pyrotechnic components (for example, airbag, belt tensioner) are not repaired correctly, they may deploy unintentionally after connecting battery. Maintain personal safety when connecting the battery by staying out of airbag deployment areas, keeping a distance from belt tensioners/seat belts and ensuring no other people are in the vehicle interior at the moment when the battery is connected.

- Switch on ignition.

- Connect the battery ground cable with the ignition turned on.

- If the airbag indicator lamp (K75) indicates a fault after installation, the DTC memory must be checked, deleted and checked again. Refer to Vehicle diagnostic tester.