Remove the seat mechanism for the front seat

Prerequisite 

• Thigh support is adjusted fully forwards.

Preliminary works 

• Remove front SEAT .
• Remove front seat outer COVER .
• Remove seat adjustment OPERATING UNIT .
• Remove the outer seat rail COVER .
• Remove front seat rail COVER
• Remove the front seat outer cover SUPPORT .
• Remove front seat inner COVER .
• Remove the front seat cushion seat COVER

• Unlock and disconnect plug connections (1) for motors.
• Unclip the connector housing (2).

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• Loosen the cable clip (1).
• Unclip the connector housing (2).
• Remove the wiring harness (3).

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• Loosen the cable clip (1).
• Loosen screw (2).
• Fold the lower strap (3) towards the rear and remove it in this area (4).

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• Loosen screws (1).
• Remove the seat mechanism (2) from the backrest (3).

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