741919 Removing and installing cover for front backrest (air-conditioned comfort seat)
WM 741919 Removing and installing cover for front backrest (air-conditioned comfort seat)
Tools
Technical values
Preliminary work
Information
Drain the lumbar support before removing the front seat.
1. Remove front seat. -> 720119 Removing and installing front seat - section on "Removing" 720119 Removing and Installing Front Seat
2. Mount the front seat on the assembly fixture. -> 7201IN Mounting front seat on assembly fixture 7201IN Mounting front seat on assembly fixture
3. Remove cover for front middle backrest. -> 742019 Removing and installing front middle backrest cover (air-conditioned comfort seat) - section on "Removing" 742019 Removing and installing cover for front middle backrest (air-conditioned comfort seat)
4. Remove cover for backrest. -> 722619 Removing and installing cover for backrest - section on "Removing" 722619 Removing and installing cover for backrest
5. Remove control button for backrest release at the left and right. -> 723119 Removing and installing control button for backrest release - section on "Removing" 723119 Removing and installing control button for backrest adjustment
Removing cover for front backrest
Installation position of cover for front backrest
1. Unscrew fastening screw -2- and remove clothes hook -1- ( -arrow- ).
Removing coat hook
2. Insert a plastic wedge between the cover -1- and collar -2- and unclip the collar -arrow-.
Removing collar
3. Press out the cover -1- on the cushion carrier -2- at the bottom left and right using a screwdriver -3- ( -arrows- ).
Disengaging cover at the bottom
4. Press cover piping -1- at the left and right out of the backrest frame -2- ( -arrows- ).
Loosening cover piping
5. Remove side airbag. -> 696319 Removing and installing side airbag - section on "Removing" 69631900 Removing and installing side airbag
6. Loosen the joint in the cover -1- out of the side airbag frame -2- slightly using a screwdriver -3- and pull it out with your hand all the way around -arrows-.
Loosening joint at frame for side airbag
7. Press out the cover -1- on the cushion carrier -2- at the bottom left and right using a screwdriver -3- ( -arrows A- ).
Releasing rear cover
8. Pull the cover -1- out of the cushion carrier -2- at the back with your hand all the way around -arrows B-.
9. Fold over cover piping -1- at the left and right side in -direction of arrow-.
Folding cover piping at the sides
10. Unclip plastic strip -2- on the cover -1- from the fixing clips -3-.
Unclipping cover
11. Remove tie-wraps -1- on the wire harness -2- at the left and right -arrow-.
Loosening wire harness
12. Pull cover -1- up and out -arrows-.
Removing cover
Installing cover for front backrest
Installing cover for backrest
1. Pull cover -1- over and align with the contour of the padding.
Installing cover
2. Check fixing clips -3- and replace them if necessary.
Fastening cover for backrest
3. Press plastic strip -2- on the cover -1- into the fixing clips -3- ( -arrows- ).
4. Fold over cover piping -1- at the sides in -direction of arrow-.
Folding cover for backrest at sides
5. Press joint in cover -1- at the back into the cushion carrier -2- ( -arrows A- ) and secure by tapping gently (with a plastic hammer).
Securing cover at the back
6. Engage joint in cover -1- at the bottom into the cushion carrier -2- ( -arrows B- ).
7. Press joint in cover -1- into the side airbag frame -2- using a plastic wedge -3- ( -arrows- ).
Securing joint at frame for side airbag
8. Install side airbag. -> 696319 Removing and installing side airbag - section on "Installing" 69631900 Removing and installing side airbag
9. Press cover piping -1- at the left and right into the backrest frame -2- ( -arrows- ).
Fastening cover piping
10. Press in cover -1- on the cushion carrier -2- at the bottom left and right using a plastic wedge -3- ( -arrows- ) until it engages securely.
Securing cover at the bottom
11. Secure wire harness -2- at the left and right with a tie-wrap -1- ( -arrow- ).
Securing wire harness
12. Position collar -2- on the cover -1- ( -arrow- ) and press in until it clicks into place.
Fitting collar
13. Position clothes hook -1- ( -arrow- ) and secure with the fastening screw -2-.
Installing clothes hook
Subsequent work
Removing creases in seat cover (leather)
CAUTION
Risk of damage to cover if excessive heat is applied.
- Creases in cover
-> If creases have formed, only short partial warming with the hot-air gun is permissible.
-> The hot-air temperature must always be => Temperature: 50°C.
1. If creases have formed, partially heat the affected areas of the cover with the hot-air gun and smooth out the cover using the special tool.
Scudding knife P 9747
Knurling tool P 9747/1
Bone burnisher P 9747/2
Hot-air gun v.a.g 1416
Checking seat following removal
1. Connect the removed seat to the vehicle's wiring harness via test cable 9745 and test cable 9745/1.
2. Connect electric plug to control module trim panel. -> 721619 Removing and installing control module trim panel - section on "Installing" 721619 Removing and installing control module trim panel
3. Connect the battery. -> 2706IN IN -Work instructions after disconnecting the battery External Power Connection, Jump Lead Starting
4. Switch on ignition.
5. Carry out a function check on the seat components.
6. Switch off ignition after function test and disconnect battery.
7. Disconnect test cable 9745 and test cable 9745/1.
Subsequent work
1. Install control button for backrest release at the left and right. -> 723119 Removing and installing control button for backrest release - section on "Installing" 723119 Removing and installing control button for backrest adjustment
2. Install cover for backrest. -> 722619 Removing and installing cover for backrest - section on "Installing" 722619 Removing and installing cover for backrest
3. Install cover for front middle backrest. -> 742019 Removing and installing front middle backrest cover (air-conditioned comfort seat) - section on "Installing" 742019 Removing and installing cover for front middle backrest (air-conditioned comfort seat)
4. Install the front seat. -> 720119 Removing and installing front seat - section on "Installing" 720119 Removing and Installing Front Seat