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Replacing Microswitch on Left or Right Front Seat




Replacing Microswitch On Left Or Right Front Seat

Remove outer cover on front seat at front and rear with carrier.







Unhook cover lug (1) in direction of arrow.







Remove plug connection (1) from microswitch cover (2) and disconnect.
Unclip microswitch cover (2).

Installation Note: Make sure microswitch cover is correctly seated.







Remove screw (1) completely by pulling gently.


NOTE: Screw (1) goes through two thread turns.


Raise locking pawl (2) slightly by pulling unlocking handle and remove microswitch (3) in direction of arrow.







Installation:
Make sure bushing (1) and guides (2) are correctly seated.









Before installing microswitch cover (4), carry out function test on microswitch (3) with backrest folded back:
- Insert microswitch plug connection.
- Switch on ignition.
- Locking pawl (1) is at bottom, microswitch (3) is actuated, belt warning lamp must not light up/flash.
- Raise locking pawl (1) with unlocking handle, microswitch (3) is not actuated, belt warning lamp must flash.
- If necessary, replace microswitch (3).


CAUTION: Do not bend switch spring (2) on microswitch (3).