Removing
WARNING
- Remove the front seat. Refer to → Chapter "Front Seat, Removing and Installing".
- Attach the front seat to the Engine/Transmission Holder - Seat Repair Fixture -VAS6136-. Refer to → Chapter "Front Seat, Mounting on Fixture for Seat Repair".
- Remove the trim. Refer to → Chapter "Seat Depth Adjustor Trim, Removing and Installing".
- Versions with a storage compartment: Remove the storage compartment. Refer to → Chapter "Storage Compartment, Removing and Installing".
- Remove the seat depth adjuster as far as the stop.
- Disengage the retaining tabs -arrow A- and -arrow B- on the upholstery -1-.
Note
The illustration shows the upholstery disengaged.
- Remove the cover with the upholstery upward.
- Disengage the tabs -arrow C- from seat depth adjustment base plate -2-.
- Fold the upholstery upward.
- Remove the bolts -1- on the seat depth adjustment base plate -2-.
- Unclip the retaining tabs -arrow A-.
- Remove the seat depth adjustment base plate upward from seat pan -1-.
- Disengage the tabs -arrow B- from the seat pan.
- Disengage the sides and back of seat cover -2--arrows- on seat depth adjustment base plate -1-.
- Remove the seat depth adjustment base plate from the front seat.
Installing
WARNING
Install in reverse order of removal. Note the following:
Caution
To secure the new bolts, also install nuts on the seat pan side.
- Install a nut -3- on the seat pan side of each bolt to secure the bolts after installing them.
Note
WARNING
Ignition must be on when connecting battery. If pyrotechnic components (for example, airbag, belt tensioner) are not repaired correctly, they may deploy unintentionally after connecting battery. There must not be anyone inside the vehicle when connecting the battery.
DANGER!
When working on vehicles with the ignition already switched on or that are ready to drive there is a danger of the engine starting unexpectedly and of being poisoned by gas in enclosed areas. Risk of body parts and/or clothing being clamped or pulled.
Perform the following before switching on the ignition:
- Connect the battery ground cable with the ignition turned on. Refer to → Electrical Equipment; Rep. Gr.27; Battery; Battery, Disconnecting and Connecting.
Note
If the Airbag Indicator Lamp -K75- indicates a fault, check the DTC memory, erase it and check it again → Vehicle diagnostic tester.
Seat Depth Adjustor Trim, Removing and Installing
Removing
WARNING
- Remove the front seat. Refer to → Chapter "Front Seat, Removing and Installing".
- Attach the front seat to the Engine/Transmission Holder - Seat Repair Fixture -VAS6136-. Refer to → Chapter "Front Seat, Mounting on Fixture for Seat Repair".
- Versions with a storage compartment: Remove the storage compartment. Refer to → Chapter "Storage Compartment, Removing and Installing".
- Pry the clips -arrows- (quantity: 4) out at the trim -2-.
- Remove the trim from the seat depth adjustment base plate -1-.
Note
Ignore -item 3-.
Installing
WARNING
Install in reverse order of removal. Note the following:
Note
Make sure the connectors are installed correctly and are secure.
WARNING
Ignition must be on when connecting battery. If pyrotechnic components (for example, airbag, belt tensioner) are not repaired correctly, they may deploy unintentionally after connecting battery. There must not be anyone inside the vehicle when connecting the battery.
DANGER!
When working on vehicles with the ignition already switched on or that are ready to drive there is a danger of the engine starting unexpectedly and of being poisoned by gas in enclosed areas. Risk of body parts and/or clothing being clamped or pulled.
Perform the following before switching on the ignition:
- Connect the battery ground cable with the ignition turned on. Refer to → Electrical Equipment; Rep. Gr.27; Battery; Battery, Disconnecting and Connecting.
Note
If the Airbag Indicator Lamp -K75- indicates a fault, check the DTC memory, erase it and check it again → Vehicle diagnostic tester.