Front Backrest

Front Backrest

• Removal and installation are same for right and left.

Removing

• Follow all safety precautions when working on pyrotechnic components. Refer to => [ Restraint System Components ] Description and Operation.

• Before handling pyrotechnical components (for example, disconnecting the connector), the person handling them must "discharge static electricity". For example, by briefly touching the door striker pin.

- Remove the front seat:

• Standard seat and Sport seat (manual), refer to => [ Manual Standard Front Seat ] Manual Standard Front Seat.

- Attach the front seat to the (VAS 6136). Refer to => [ Installing the Front Seat on VAS 6136 ] Installing the Front Seat On VAS 6136.

- Remove the tunnel side trim, refer to => [ Tunnel Side Trim ] Tunnel Side Trim and sill side trim. Refer to => [ Sill Side Trim ] Sill Side Trim.

- Disengage the entry assist cables - 2 - and - 3 - from the retaining plate - 1 - at the seat forward/back adjuster.






- Disengage the cable on the seat forward/back adjustment bolt - arrow -.

- Disengage the release cable - 1 - at the seat rail release idler pulley - 2 -.






- Disconnect the wiring harness connectors for the backrest and free up the disconnected wiring harnesses. Refer to => [ Modular Wire Routing with Ridged Tube on Front Seat ] Modular Wire Routing With Ridged Tube On Front Seat.

• The wiring harness between the connection point and the side airbag is continuous.

- Remove the bolts - 2 -.






- Tip backrest - 3 - forward onto seat pan - 1 -.

- Press the seat pan upholstery to the side and carefully remove side airbag wiring harness - 4 - and, if necessary, all additional wiring harness (depending on option equipment) from the seat pan.

- Remove backrest.

Installing

• Follow all safety precautions when working on pyrotechnic components. Refer to=> [ Restraint System Components ] Description and Operation.

• Before handling pyrotechnical components (for example, connecting electrical connector), the person handling them must "discharge static electricity". For example, by briefly touching the door striker pin.

Installation is reverse of removal, but note the following:

- Always clean the threaded holes for the self-locking bolts, for example, using a thread tap.

- Replace all self-locking bolts.

- Install the entry assist cable. Refer to => [ Entry Assistance Release Cable A, Adjusting ] Entry Assistance Release Cable A, Adjusting.

• Make sure the connectors are installed all the way in and are secure.

Connect the battery with the ignition switched on. Pyrotechnic components could deploy after connecting the battery if they were not repaired correctly. Individuals must not be inside the vehicle when connecting the battery.

- Connect the battery Ground (GND) cable with the ignition turned on.

• If the airbag indicator lamp (K75) indicates a fault after installation, the Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) memory must be checked, deleted and checked again. Refer to vehicle diagnostic tester.

For the correct tightening specifications. Refer to => [ Backrest Assembly Overview ] Backrest Assembly Overview.