Front seat

 Warning

All cars are equipped with an airbag system that has side airbags as a component. The side airbag is fitted under the backrest upholstery on each front seat.

Work in accordance with the Safety and handling regulations .


 Removing


1.Position the driver's seat as far forward as possible and tip the backrest forward.

2.Remove the cover and seatbelt mounting from the seat.

3.Remove the two rear retaining bolts from the seat.

4.Tip the seat forward.

5.Unplug the connector on the seat.

6.Pull the seat back to unhook the mountings. Carefully remove the seat.


 Fitting


1.Carefully lift in and position the seat. Tip the seat forward.

2.Plug in the connector on the seat.

3.Set the seat in its correct position. Be careful that the fitting hooks locate themselves correctly into their brackets, and fit the rear retaining bolts. Use 74 96 268 Thread locking adhesive.

Tightening torque 30 Nm (22 lbf ft)

4.Fit the seatbelt mounting and cover to the seat.

Tightening torque 30 Nm (22 lbf ft)

5.Turn the ignition key to ON and make sure the airbag warning lamp goes out after 4 seconds. If the airbag warning lamp does not go out, carry out the following procedure to locate the fault.

6.Turn on the ignition and check the airbag system and control module with the diagnostic tool as follows:

Connect the diagnostic tool to the data link connector under the dashboard.

Delete any fault codes.

Turn off the ignition and turn it on again. Wait for at least 1 minute with the ignition on.

Check if any fault codes are displayed:

If a fault code is displayed:

Carry out fault diagnosis as instructed for each respective diagnostic trouble code.

If a fault code is not displayed:

Disconnect the diagnostic tool.