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Removing and installing seat trim on sill side (seat with height adjustment)

Note

Removal and installation is described for the left seat. Apply the same instructions for removal and installation of the right seat as appropriate.

Removing

–	Remove front seat → Chapter.

–	Unscrew bolt -2- under backrest adjusting wheel -1- (2 Nm).

–	Turn backrest adjustment wheel -1- until a fastener can be seen from the rear -arrow A-. If necessary, use a torch for this.

–	Turn backrest adjustment wheel 120° further.

–	Hook assembly tool -3399- in and lever in -direction of arrow B-.

–	Remove backrest adjustment wheel.

–	On vehicles with drawer, bend retaining tab -1- outwards using wedge -T10383- and pull out drawer -2- from mounting.

–	Unscrew 4 bolts -1- (2 Nm).

–	Pull handle -3- upwards and press metal tab of retaining clip -2- inwards using a small screwdriver. Pull handle off adjuster lever -4-.

Note

For greater clarity, the retaining clip is shown removed in the illustration.

–	Remove retaining clip -2- from adjustment lever -4-.

–	Release seat trim -1- from seat frame.

Installing

–	Install in reverse order of removal.

If backrest adjustment wheel is too loose following assembly, it must be renewed.

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