Replacing Lumbar Cushion on Front Seat

52 14 050 - Replacing lumbar cushion on front left or right seat





Special tools required:
- 52 0 050 52 0 050 Pliers





Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Remove rear panel on front seat backrest





Detach backrest cover (1) at bottom from backrest frame.
Remove valve housing.

Disconnect air hoses (2) from valve housing.

Note:
Heat air hoses gently if they are firmly seated on valve housing.

Housing of valve block must not be unclipped (leakage). If necessary, release mounting and clip housing together.

If necessary, cut all retainers on lumbar cushion (3) and spring wire.

Note:
Remove all remnants of retainers. Lock new retainers by bending with special tool 52 0 050 52 0 050 Pliers.

Detach lumbar cushion (3) from spring wire.
Remove lumbar cushion (3) downwards between backrest frame and seat mechanism.

Installation:
Make sure air hoses are correctly connected to valve block (color coding).

Air hoses must be laid without kinks.

Check lumbar cushion for damage.