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Recaro Seats



Recaro Seat, Removing And Installing

WARNING: Before starting work on seats, connect VAS 5094 airbag adapter.

NOTE:
- Slight changes may have to be made to removal and installation procedures, depending upon equipment installed in vehicle.
- For memory and power seats, move seat fully up and back before disconnecting the battery.
- Before disconnecting the battery, determine the radio code.

WARNING: Disconnect battery Ground (GND) strap before removing seat.

- Push seat forward.







- Remove cap (right arrow) and remove Phillips-head screw located under cap.
- Remove screw (left arrow) and remove stopper toward rear.







- Remove cap nut - 2 - and socket-head screw - 3 -.
Tightening torque: 8 Nm (71 in.lb)
- Release retaining rod - 1 - and pull seat toward rear out of guide rails.

NOTE: The attachment with socket-head screw - 3 - is replaced by a stop spring as a running change.







- Unclip stop spring - 4 -.
- Pull release lever up and push out seat - 3 - to rear.

NOTE: For vehicles with heated seats, disconnect the harness connector.

CAUTION: When sliding seat out of guide rails, ensure that the carpet is not ripped.