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Front seat back, removal
Front seat back, removal
  WARNING
Before working on the electrical system, disconnect the battery earth strap.
When working on seats fitted with side airbags, observe the safety requirements → Chapter.
Before removing (touching) the airbag unit, it is necessary for the mechanic to discharge his body electrostatically. This can be accomplished by touching any earthed metal parts /e.g. water pipe, heating pipe or metal supports).
  Note
t  When removal and installation the seats use gloves to avoid soiling the upholstery.
t  The removal and installation procedures may need to be modified slightly depending on the equipment variants.
t  When the battery is reconnected, check the vehicle equipment (radio, clock, window risers), following the indications in the Workshop Manual and/or the Operating Instructions.
–  Remove the front seat → Chapter.
   
–  Clamp the seat in the bracket for the seat repair -T20172/5-.
  E74-10018
–  Remove left and right hand cover → Chapter.
–  Detach the side impact airbag wiring from the seat frame checking for the adapter -VAS 6235-.
–  Loosen bolts -1- and -2- (34.5 Nm), to right and left.
  Note
t  The bolts are micro-encapsulated and must always be replaced after slackening off.
t  Before fixing new bolts clean the thread of the corresponding nuts.
–  Dismount the seat back from the seat frame.

   

Front seat back, fitting > < Front seat back: removing and installing