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Removing and Installing Side Cushion



Removing And Installing Side Cushion

Technical values







Removing side cushion

INFORMATION: To reduce the unclipping forces and thereby the risk of damage during removal, the removal steps must be carried out at the accessible connection points using a suitable tool.












1. Unclip cover for backrest adjustment mechanism.
2. Move backrest into centre position.







3. Unscrew fastening screw -1- for backrest section.







4. Swivel backrest section forward -arrow A- and unclip it in an upward direction -arrow B- .







5. Disconnect plug connection.
6. Unclip electric wire harness at the C-pillar trim panel.
7. Loosen fastening clip -C- .
8. Release plug connections -a- and pull them off -B- .

Installing side cushion

INFORMATION:
- Check that all the fastening clips are positioned fully and correctly.
- Check that all the fastening clips are not bent or broken.
- Replace damaged or missing clips with new ones.







1. Secure plug connection.
1.1. Clip in wire harness -A- .
1.2. Connect plug connection until it engages securely -B- .







2. Clip in backrest side panel -A- and swivel it into position -B- .







3. Tighten fastening screw -1-
- Tightening torque: 10 Nm (7.5 ftlb.)±1 Nm (±0.5 ftlb.) on backrest side panel.







4. Clip in cover.