Backrest Cover
Power Front Memory Seats, S6
Rest of world: vehicles from 06/06
Versions for specific countries: vehicles from 08/06
• Modular wiring routing came into effect with series production of seats.
• Check version of front seat and of vehicle and perform repairs accordingly.
• Note the two possible versions of the modular wiring routing, Modular Light or Modular => [ Modular Wiring Routing Versions ] Standard Front Seats Overview.
Backrest Cover
Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required
• Trim removal wedge (3409)
• Pry lever (80 - 200)
Removing
CAUTION!
• Observe safety precautions for work on airbags => [ Airbag Inspection ] .
• Before handling airbag units (e.g. disconnecting electrical connector), the person handling it must "discharge static electricity". This can be done by touching door striker, for example.
- Remove front seat => [ Front Seat ].
- Attach front seat to Fixture For Seat Repair (VAS 6136) => [ Front Seat, Installing on Fixture for Seat Repair VAS 6136 ] Power Front Memory Seats, S6 Overview.
- Disengage strap - arrow - for cover - 1 - on seat pan upper frame - 2 -.
- Unclip clip - 4 - on belt webbing - 1 -.
- Unclip clip - 3 - on belt webbing - 2 -.
- Fold up lower edge of cover - 1 - in area - arrow A -.
- Disengage bottom of cover - 1 - from slits - arrow C - in backrest cover - 2 -.
- Unclip cover retaining strip - 1 - from groove running all around - arrow D - the backrest cover - 2 -.
- Use Trim Removal Wedge (3409) to unclip.
- Beginning unclipping in area - arrow B - of backrest cover - 2 -.
• The cover retaining strip can only be unclipped from the backrest cover groove with relatively great force.
- Unclip bottom of backrest cover - 1 - on both sides.
- Use Pry lever (80 - 200) to unclip.
- Remove backrest cover - 1 - downward from backrest.
Installing
To install, perform the steps used in removal in reverse order. Observe the following when doing so:
CAUTION!
• Observe safety precautions for work on airbags => [ Airbag Inspection ] .
• Before handling airbag units (e.g. disconnecting electrical connector), the person handling it must "discharge static electricity". This can be done by touching door striker, for example.
- Check whether clip - 2 - in backrest cover has stayed in place when unclipping backrest cover - 1 -.
- If that is not the case, unclip clip - 2 - from backrest frame and clip it into the backrest cover - 1 -.
- When sliding backrest cover - 1 - in from below, ensure strap - arrow - is located in front of the backrest frame - 2 -.
• The upholstery and cover are not shown in the illustration for clarity purposes.
• Ensure that electrical connections are pushed in as far as stop and engage with a click.
- Switch on ignition.
CAUTION!
Ignition must be on when connecting battery. If pyrotechnic components (e.g. airbag, belt tensioner) are not repaired correctly, they may deploy unintentionally after connecting battery. There must not be anyone inside the vehicle when connecting the battery.
- Connect battery ground cable with ignition switched on.
- If Airbag Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) (K75) indicates a fault after installation, DTC memory must be checked, deleted and checked again => Vehicle Diagnosis, Testing and Information System (VAS 5051B).