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Storage Compartment







Storage Compartment

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

Seat Repair Stand (VAS6136)

Removing


Follow all safety precautions when working on pyrotechnic components.

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

- Remove the front seat:

Standard seat and Sport seat (manual). Refer to => [ Manual Standard Front Seat ] Manual Standard Front Seat.

Standard seat, Sport seat (power) and Comfort seat. Refer to => [ Power Standard Front Seat ] Power Standard Front Seat.

- Attach the front seat to the (VAS 6136). Refer to => [ Front Seat, Installing on Seat Repair Stand ] Overhaul.

- Open storage compartment - 1 -.






- Remove the bolts - 2 -.

- Disconnect the retainer - arrow - between the storage compartment - 2 - and the sill side trim - 1 -.






- Slide the storage compartment - 1 - in the - direction of the arrow - and disengage the storage compartment retainer - lower arrow - on the seat pan upper frame - 2 -.






- Remove the storage compartment from the seat pan upper frame.

Installation


Follow all safety precautions when working on pyrotechnic components.

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

Installation is performed in the reverse of removal, but note the following:

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


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.

- 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 using the Vehicle diagnostic tester.

Tightening specifications, refer to => [ Storage Compartment Overview ] Storage Compartment Overview.