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Headrest Micro Switch, 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.

Headrest Micro switch, 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 - Head Restraint Micro Switch

Check the adjustment and function

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

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

- Move the micro switch - 4 - far enough so that when the release lever is lifted 1/3, the head restraint goes down and is switched off.

- Check the head restraint function on the adjusting switch:

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

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

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

5 - Retainer Tabs (Qty. 2)