Seat

Seat

• The removal and installation procedure describes a driver seat. The procedure for the front passenger seat is identical.

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

• Airbag Adapter (VAS 6281)





Removal

CAUTION!
Follow the safety precautions for pyrotechnic components.

- Bring headrest into lowest lock position.

- Move seat as far back and up as possible.

- Disconnect the battery ground cable with the ignition switched on.

CAUTION!
Before handling pyrotechnical components (for example, disconnecting the connector), the person handling them must "discharge static electricity ". For example, by briefly touching the door striker pin.

- Disconnect the electrical connectors at the connector station in the floor. Refer to => [ Connectors, Disconnecting and Connecting ] All Seats Overview.

- Connect the airbag adapter (VAS 6281) to the side airbag electrical connector on the seat. Refer to=> [ Airbag Adapter, Connecting ] All Seats Overview.

- Remove the front bolts - 1 -.





3 Rear console
4 Front console

- Press the seat fore and aft adjustment handle and move the seat - 2 - as far forward as possible.

- Remove the rear bolts - 1 -.

- Raise the seat with a 2nd technician and remove it from the vehicle.

Installation

Installation is reverse of removal, but note the following:

CAUTION!
• Follow the safety precautions for pyrotechnic components.

• Before handling pyrotechnical components (for example, connecting electrical connector), the person handling them must "discharge static electricity ". For example, by briefly touching the door striker pin.

• Ensure that electrical connections are pushed in as far as stop and engage with a click.

- Remove Airbag Adapter (VAS 6281) only after installing seat. Refer to => [ Airbag Adapter, Connecting ] All Seats Overview.

- Connect the electrical connectors at the connector station in the floor. Refer to => [ Connectors, Disconnecting and Connecting ] All Seats Overview.

- Switch on ignition.

CAUTION!
Connect the battery with the ignition switched on. Pyrotechnic components could deploy after connecting the battery if they were not repaired correctly. Individuals must not be inside the vehicle when connecting the battery.

- Disconnect the battery ground wire with the ignition switched on.

• If Airbag Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) (K75) indicates a fault after installation, DTC memory must be checked, deleted and checked again.

Tightening specifications, refer to => [ Seat Assembly Overview ] Manual Seats.