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Lumbar Bladder Replacement (Split Bench)



Lumbar Bladder Replacement (Split Bench)

Removal Procedure

1. Remove the seat from the vehicle.
Tilt the seat back forward and place the seat assembly upside-down.
2. Remove the seat back panel lower retainer from the seat frame.




3. Remove the rubber hose between the bladder and the pump.
Place a hand down inside the seat back and disconnect the bladder mounting bars (1) from the round hooks on the frame, one on each side.
4. Slide the bladder downwards and off the mounting bars.
5. Remove the bladder from the seat back.



Installation Procedure





1. Position the bladder inside the seat back on the mounting bars (1).
2. Slide the bladder upward.
3. Install the rubber hose between the bladder and the pump.
4. Install the bladder mounting bars to the round hooks on the frame, one on each side.
5. Install the seat back panel lower retainer to the seat frame.
6. Install the seat assembly in the vehicle.