Seat Cushion Fan, Removing And Installing: Removing

WARNING:

Risk of injury due to involuntary deployment.

Pay attention to the safety precautions when working with pyrotechnic components. Refer to SAFETY PRECAUTIONS WHEN WORKING WITH PYROTECHNIC COMPONENTS .
Before handling pyrotechnic components (for example, disconnecting the connector), the person handling it must "discharge static electricity". For example, this can be done by briefly touching the door striker.

-- Remove the front seat. Refer to FRONT SEAT, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Fasten the front seat on the : VAS6136 . Refer to FRONT SEAT, MOUNTING ON FIXTURE FOR SEAT REPAIR .

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WARNING:

Risk of eye injury.

-- Carefully separate the pop rivets -arrows- using a mini grinder.

-- Remove the cover -1- for the fan.

-- Disconnect the connector -4-.

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-- Disengage the tabs -3- on the seat cushion fan.

-- Spray the rubber fasteners -1- for the elastic fan bracket with silicone-free lubricating spray and remove the fan -2- from the rubber fasteners.