Removing front backrest frame
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Installation Location
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1. Remove front seat > 720119 Removing and installing front seat - "Removing" [9PAAD1 9PAAD7 9PAAE1 9PAAE7 9PAAF1 9PAAJ1] .
Note. Before the battery is disconnected when removing the front seat, the seat must be moved into top position and the backrest must be tipped back by approx. 45°.
2. Remove backrest cover > 722619 Removing and installing cover for backrest - "Removing" .
3. Remove inner and outer seat trim > 721619 Removing and installing front seat trim - "Removing" .
Note. The number of plugs and wiring harnesses can vary, depending on the front seat equipment.
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4. Counter plastic strip -1- of spring core and use a release lever -2- removal tool, universal NR.21 to unclip wiring harnesses from the spring core -arrows-. (Scheme 44)
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5. Push back lock of the side airbag plug -arrow A- and remove the plug -arrow B-. Then unlock side airbag plug on the seat frame -arrow C- and push out towards the front -arrow D-. (Scheme 45)
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6. Unlock ground plug -1- and central plug -2- -arrows A- and remove both plugs -arrows B-. (Scheme 46)
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7. Unscrew inner -3- and outer -4- fastening screws. (Scheme 47)
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8. Using a screwdriver, lever backrest out of the centering bushings at the inner side -arrow-, turn upward and remove from the installation position. (Scheme 48)
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9. Hold backrest in upright position and push outer side of seat cushion inwards -arrow A-. Subsequently pull the wiring harnesses upward -arrow B- out of the seat frame. (Scheme 49)
10. Remove padding for backrest. Refer to 74 17 19 Removing and installing padding for front backrest - as of MY 2003 (All Models) .
11. Remove lumbar support > 723419 Removing and installing lumbar support - "Removing" .
12. Remove motors for lumbar adjustment > 723619 Removing and installing motor for lumbar adjustment - "Removing" .
13. Remove side airbag. Refer to 69 63 19 Removing and installing side airbag - as of MY 2003 (All Models) .
14. Remove wiring harness for backrest. Refer to 97 56 19 Removing and installing wiring for backrest - as of MY 2003 (All Models) .