Removing the fan for the rear seat backrest on the front seat

Preliminary works 

• Remove front SEAT .
• Remove front seat outer COVER .
• Remove operating unit for SEAT ADJUSTMENT .
• Remove the front seat support for the outer COVER .
• Remove front seat inner COVER .
• Remove the front seat backrest COVER with the upholstery.

• Remove the clamps from the trim wires (1) until the fans (3) are easily accessible.
• Fold back or remove the seat cover (2) from the upholstery.
• Remove any remaining clamp chips from the seat cover (2) and upholstery.

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• Push the heating mat (1) and upholstery (2) towards the side.
• Unclip and remove the fan (3).

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