Comfort Reclining Seat
Comfort Reclining Seat
Removing
• Follow all safety precautions when working on pyrotechnic components. Refer to => [ Restraint System Components, Safety Precautions and Testing Procedures ] Description and Operation.
• Before handling pyrotechnic components (for example, disconnecting the electrical connector), the person handling it must "discharge static electricity". This can be done by touching the door striker, for example.
- Fold the headrest forward.
- Move the comfort reclining seat - 2 - all the way up and forward.
- Remove the front belt anchor. Refer to => [ Front Belt End Fitting ] Front Belt End Fitting.
- Remove the rear seat rail cover. Refer to => [ Seat Rail Cover ] Seat Rail Cover.
- Remove the rear bolts - 1 - and - 3 - in the back on the seat rail.
- Move front seat into the rear, highest position.
- Remove the front seat rail cover. Refer to => [ Seat Rail Cover ] Seat Rail Cover.
- Remove the front bolts - 4 - and - 5 - from the seat rail.
- Disconnect the ground cable from the battery with the ignition on.
Before handling pyrotechnic components (for example, disconnecting the electrical connector), the person handling it must "discharge static electricity". This can be done by touching the door striker, for example.
- To disengage hook - 1 - from support channel - 2 -, push the comfort reclining seat toward the rear - arrow - and tilt it.
- Disconnect the connectors on the connector station in the floor. Refer to => [ Disconnecting and Connecting Harness Connectors ] Disconnecting and Connecting Harness Connectors.
- Connect airbag adapter connector (VAS 6282) to the side airbag harness connector. Refer to => [ Connecting Airbag Adapter VAS 6282 ] Connecting Airbag Adapter VAS 6282.
- Work with another mechanic to lift the comfort reclining seat out of the vehicle.
Installing
• Follow all safety precautions when working on pyrotechnic components. Refer to => [ Restraint System Components, Safety Precautions and Testing Procedures ] Description and Operation.
• Before handling pyrotechnic components (for example, connecting the electrical connector), the person handling it must "discharge static electricity". This can be done by touching the door striker, for example.
Install in reverse order of removal. Note the following:
- Remove airbag adapter (VAS 6282) only after installing the comfort reclining seat. Refer to => [ Connecting Airbag Adapter VAS 6282 ] Connecting Airbag Adapter VAS 6282.
• Make sure the connectors are installed all the way in and are secure.
- Connect electrical harness connectors to the connectors of the connector station in the floor. Refer to => [ Disconnecting and Connecting Harness Connectors ] Disconnecting and Connecting Harness Connectors.
- Align front seat - 2 - in the vehicle and tighten bolts - 4 and 5 - on front of the seat rail using only hand tightening.
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. There must not be anyone inside the vehicle when connecting the battery.
When working on vehicles with the ignition turned on or where the engine has been started, there is a risk of unintentional engine start and of being poisoned by gas in closed areas. There is a risk of clothes and body parts being pulled or getting stuck.
Perform the following steps before turning on the ignition:
• Move the selector lever into P.
• Activate the parking brake
• Turn the ignition off.
• Open the hood.
• Connect the charger unit i.e., battery charger (VAS 5095A) to the battery jump start terminal for the 12V vehicle electrical system.
• Switch the ignition on.
- Connect the battery ground cable with the ignition turned on.
- Move the comfort reclining seat all the way forward and up.
- Install the rear bolts - 1 - and - 3 - on the seat rail and tighten then.
- Move front seat into the rear, highest position.
- Tighten front bolts.
• If the airbag indicator lamp (K75) indicates a fault after installation, the DTC memory must be checked, deleted and checked again Vehicle diagnostic tester.
Installation note: For example tightening specifications, replace components. Refer to => [ Comfort Reclining Seat Assembly Overview ] Comfort Reclining Seat Assembly Overview.