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Backrest Cover and Backrest Cushion, Reclining Seat







Backrest Cover and Backrest Cushion, Reclining Seat

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

Pry lever (80 - 200)

Removing

- Remove the headrest guide.

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.

- Remove comfort reclining seat. Refer to => [ Comfort Reclining Seat ] Comfort Reclining Seat

- Attach comfort reclining seat to the fixture for seat repair (VAS 6136). Refer to => [ Installing Front Seat on Fixture for Seat Repair VAS 6136 ] Installing Front Seat on Fixture for Seat Repair VAS 6136.

- Remove backrest. Refer to => [ Backrest ] Backrest.

- Detach molding - 1 - and - 2 - for the seat backrest cover on the the backrest frame.






- Remove the clips - 2 and 3 - on the backrest frame using the pry lever (80 - 200).






- Unclip the clamping strip- 1 - on top of the seatback cover from the pressure distribution plate by using the pry lever (80 - 200) to release the tabs.

- Detach the hooks - 1 - and molding - 2 - that are attached to the backrest cover on the backrest frame.






- Disconnect and free up the electrical connectors.






- Remove the bolts - 3 -.

- Release electrical wire bracket - 4 - for side airbag on the backrest frame.

- Push side airbag - 1 - up - arrow - and detach from the backrest frame.

- Leave the side airbag inside the pocket - 2 - sewn in the backrest cover.

- Remove the backrest cover and backrest cushion upward and off the backrest frame while removing the side airbag and backrest heating wiring harness.

- Remove the side airbag from the pocket sewn in the backrest cover.

Set the airbag down so the impact cushion faces upward.

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.

Observe all measures when installing the front seat. Refer to => [ Standard Seat ] Standard Seat.

Install in reverse order of removal. Note the following:

Installation note: For example tightening specifications, replace components => [ Backrest Cover and Backrest Cushion Assembly Overview, Reclining Seat ] Backrest Cover and Backrest Cushion Assembly Overview, Reclining Seat.