Side Trim, Tunnel Side

Power Front Memory Seats

• From 07.2006, the usual wiring harness routing to connector station under front seat => [ Connectors, Disconnecting ] Power Front Memory Seats Overview has been replaced with modular wiring routing => [ Modular Wiring Routing, from 07.2006, Assembly Overview ] Standard Front Seats Overview.

• The modular wiring routing has not been implemented for all countries.

• 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.



Side Trim, Tunnel Side

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

• Engine and transmission holder (VAS 6095)

• Fixture for seat repair (VAS 6136)





1 Backrest

2 Rear side trim (sill side)

3 Plastic rivets (Qty. 2)

4 Bolt

5 Bracket

6 Retainers (Qty. 2)

7 Eye

8 Front side trim (sill side)

9 Catch

10 Connector (Qty. 3)

11 Retainer

12 Side trim (tunnel side)

• Removing

- Remove seat => [ Power Front Memory Seat ].

- Mount the fixture for seat repair (VAS 6136) on the engine and transmission holder (VAS 6095).

- Attach the front seat to the fixture for seat repair (VAS 6136).

- Loosen footwell cover retaining strip from side panel => [ Footwell cover retaining strip, loosening ].

- Position a screwdriver to head of plastic rivet - 13 - (Qty. 2).

- Pry out plastic rivet - 13 - (Qty. 2) by turning the screwdriver.

- Remove side panel - 12 - upward.

• Installing

To install, perform the steps used in removal in reverse order. When doing so, note the following:

- Slide footwell fastening strip into side trim bracket => [ Footwell cover retaining strip, loosening ].

13 Plastic rivets (Qty. 2)

Footwell cover retaining strip, loosening





- Disengage retaining strip - 1 - on footwell cover - 2 - from brackets - 4 - (Qty. 2) on side panel - 3 -.