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Power Lumbar Support






Front Seats

Power Lumbar Support

Removal and installation of lumbar support is described for left backrest frame. The same removal and installation instructions for lumbar support apply for right backrest frame.

CAUTION!
Observe safety precautions for working on airbags. Refer to --> [ Airbag Safety Precautions ] Technician Safety Information.

- Mount the fixture for seat repair (VAS 6136) on the engine and transmission holder (VAS 6095).

- Remove front seat. Refer to --> [ Front Seat ] Front Seat.

- Attach the seat to the fixture for seat repair (VAS 6136).

- Remove right trim on seat.

- Remove left power seat trim. Refer to --> [ Power Seat Trim, Left ] Power Seat Trim, Left.

- Remove front seat backrest. Refer to --> [ Front Seat Backrest ] Front Seat Backrest.

- Secure backrest on fixture for seat repair (VAS 6136).

- Remove the cover and upholstery from the front seat backrest. Refer to --> [ Front Seat Backrest Cover and Upholstery ] Front Seat Covers and Upholstery.

- Remove the front side airbag. Refer to --> [ Front Side Airbag ] Removal and Replacement

- Disconnect wiring harness from drive motors - 1 - and - 2 -.

- Drill out rivet - 3 - in lower area on rear side.

- Drill out two rivets - 4 - on left side.

- Drill out two rivets - 5 - on right side.

- Disengage lumbar support from mounts in backrest frame - arrows -.

- Remove components of lumbar support from backrest frame.





Installing

- To install, perform the steps used for removal in reverse order.

To install rivets - 3 -, - 4 - and - 5 -, use pop rivet pliers (VAS 5072).