Table of contents: Disconnecting and connecting… ↓ Connecting the plug connectors ↓ Removal the cover from the tunnel… ↓ Installation ↓ Removal ↓ Installation ↓
Note. The description of the driver's seat parts and units is given, for the front passenger seat it is similar, the installation of additional parts is done in mirror image. For greater clarity, the floor covering is not shown in the figure.
Standard front seat (manual adjustment) 1. Drawer/storage compartment; 2. Bolt. 4 pcs. 50 Nm; 3. Handle for longitudinal adjustment of the seat; 4. ISOFIX child seat mountings (for front passenger seat only); 5. Belt lock; 6. Tunnel side overlay; 7. Front seat: Separation of the upper part of the seat from the lower part of the seat recess is not provided for the front seat with manual adjustment; 8. Headrest; 9. Seat back adjusting screw; 10. Overlay on the threshold side; 11. Seat height adjustment; 12. Lumbar support lever. Removing the lumbar support adjustment switch Removing and installing the four-way lumbar support; 13. Connection module overlay; 14. Plug-in connector; 15. Seat guide cover. 4 pcs.; 16. Electrical connector with corrugated tube for modular wiring
Disconnecting and connecting connectors
The connector block is located on the bottom of the car under the front part of the seat. Move the headrest to the lowest fixed position. Raise the seat to the rear, upper position. Turn on the ignition. Disconnect the battery ground cable with the ignition on. Unlock the trim "1" with the wedge for dismantling "3409" from the front and remove the trim "in the direction of the arrow" from the connection module "2".
Remove the wire bracket "3" upwards from the connection module. The number of connectors may vary depending on the kit. The description shows the option with a maximum kit. Disconnect the side Airbag connector "1". Put the Airbag adapter "VAS 6281" on the side Airbag connector of the front seat.
Option complete with seat heating system: disconnect seat heating system plug "2".
Option complete with electric seat adjustment: Disconnect seat adjustment power supply plug "4". Disconnect seat belt buckle connector "5".
Option complete with DVD player: move sleeve "3" to the side. Disconnect electrical connectors "1" and "2" and release the wiring harness.
Connecting the plug connectors
The assembly of the plug connections is carried out in the reverse order, while it is necessary to take into account that the electrical connectors must be inserted until they stop with an audible lock. Connect the battery ground cable with the ignition on.
Tunnel side overlay 1. Clamping pin; 2. Expansion clamp; 3. Tunnel side trim. Can only be replaced with the seat removed
Removal the cover from the tunnel side
Removal and installation of the trim must be performed with the front seat removed. Remove the front seat. Secure the front seat in the seat repair holder "VAS 6136". Unscrew the front seat belt buckle. Tilt the front seat belt buckle downwards. There is no need to disconnect or remove the electrical cable. Remove the spacer clamp "2". Unlock the locking lug "arrow A" and pull the trim "1" outward "arrow B". Detach the trim from the tunnel side of the seat in the -direction of arrow C- and remove.
Installation
Install in reverse order, making sure the locking tab is seated correctly. Note that the electrical connectors must be inserted all the way to the stop with an audible lock. Connect the battery ground cable with the ignition on.
Threshold side trim 1. Bolt 8 Nm; 2. Clamping pin; 3. Expansion clamp; 4. Door sill trim. Can be replaced without removing the seat
Removal
Removal can be carried out with the seat installed. Move the seat all the way up. Remove the seat back adjusting screw. Remove the seat height adjustment handle. Unscrew the bolt "3" and remove the clamp "2" of the pad. Disconnect the pad "1" from the rear of the seat "arrow A". Slightly pull the pad back, disconnect it from the fastening clamp "4" and remove it forward "arrow B".
Option kit with four-way lumbar support: disconnect the electrical connector "4" from the lumbar support adjustment switch "1".
"Pos. 2" do not take into account. Remove cover "3" from the threshold side.
Installation
Installation in reverse order, making sure that the lining on the threshold side is correctly secured with a clamp. Make sure that the wire is located as close as possible to the plug connector "4".
Fastening bracket for the trim on the threshold side 1. Front seat. Manual adjustment; 2/3. Bolt. 2 pcs. 8 Nm; 4. Fastening bracket for the trim on the threshold side
Seat height adjustment 1. Front seat. Manual adjustment; 2. Seat height adjustment handle; 3. Clamp; 4. Lever for seat height adjustment handle; 5. Bolt. 19.5 Nm; 6. Bolt. 2 pcs. 6 N·m; 7. Bolt. 6 Nm; 8. Seat height adjustment
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