Replace the cushion for the front seat backrest

Preliminary works

Remove front SEAT .
Remove front seat outer COVER .
Remove front seat inner COVER .
Remove the front seat rear panel top rear PANEL .
Remove the front seat rear panel rear bottom PANEL .
Remove the front seat crash-active RESTRAINT .
Remove front seat head restraint height ADJUSTMENT DRIVE .
Remove front seat side AIRBAG .
Remove the front seat upholstery backrest COVER .
Remove the front seat backrest COVER .

NOTE: TECHNICAL INFORMATION
The heating mat is bonded to the foam pad and cannot be disassembled without damaging it.
When replacing, new heating mat must always be fitted with new foam pads.

NOTE: Schematic diagram is for example purposes. Some parts may differ in certain details.

Version with seat climate control:
Push the heating mat (1) and upholstery (2) towards the side.

Unclip the fan (3).

Replace cushion (2).

Parts: Upholstery

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Version with seat climate control:
Clip fan (1) in cushion (2).

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Version with seat climate control:
If applicable, cut the support (1) to fit the upholstery (2).

Secure the support (1) to the Velcro fasteners (3).

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Variant with seat heating:
Position the heating mat (1) on the cushion and align.

Bond the heating mat (1) to the cushion in these areas (2).

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Follow-up Work

Install the front seat backrest COVER .
Install the front seat cushion backrest COVER .
Install front seat side AIRBAG .
Install the front seat head restraint height ADJUSTMENT DRIVE .
Install front seat crash-active head RESTRAINT .
Install the front seat rear panel bottom rear PANEL .
Install front seat rear panel top rear PANEL .
Install front seat inner COVER
Install front seat outer COVER .
Install front SEAT .