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Seat frame

Seat frame

To remove


1. Remove the front seat from the car.

2. Manual front seat: Remove the height adjustment lever and the backrest adjustment knob.

Note

When removing the adjustment knob the backrest rake axle can come out with the knob.



3. Remove the upper seat cowl, 2 covers and 3 screws.

Electrically adjustable seat: There is a protective cap on the tip of the front screw. Keep this cap safe and refit it to the screw to prevent damage to the electrical cables.

Bend up the rear edge of the cowl and pull it forwards.

4. Electrically adjustable front seat: unplug the connector from the switch and memory buttons, if any.


5. Remove the lower seat cowl, 2 screws.


6. Remove the plastic cover on each side of the backrest joint.

The plastic cover conceals the holes for access to the screws holding the seat at the rear.

7. Undo the seat cushion at the rear, 2 screws.

The screws are inside the holes concealed by the removed plastic cover.

8. Undo the seat cushion at the front, 2 screws.

9. Undo the straps holding the backrest upholstery at the bottom.

10. Cut the cable ties. Unplug and mark the connectors.

Lift out the seat.

11. Remove the backrest, 2 screws each side.

12. Remove the seat-belt buckle, 1 screw and cable ties.


To fit

Fit in reverse order.

Fit the front seat.

Important

Electrically adjustable seat: Fit the protection on the front bolt.


Note

If required, removing the backrest upholstery can make it easier to position the backrest rake axle. Check that the backrest upholstery is not pinched between the cowl and the backrest. The upholstery should lie over the axle.