Multi-Contour Seat Control Module, Removing And Installing, Through 08/2012: Removing

-- Remove the backrest cover. Refer to BACKREST COVER, REMOVING AND INSTALLING, MULTI-CONTOUR SEAT .

-- For reinstallation, mark pneumatic lines at the separating point with a waterproof permanent marker.

NOTE:

Depending on the version, the check valve installed as a separate component or is integrated in the Front Passenger Multi-contour Seat Control Module -J872- /Driver Multi-contour Seat Control Module -J873-.

Original replacement parts have an integrated check valve and restrictor and the connection for the restrictor has been removed.

Remove the external check valve if installing a Multi-contour seat control module that contains a check valve. Refer to the Parts information.

Original replacement parts are delivered with short sections of line to which pneumatic lines with line connectors are connected.

Before disconnecting the pneumatic lines, transfer the length of the sections of line from the original spare part to the part to be removed and disconnect at exactly this point.

NOTE:

Version with Separate Check Valve

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-- Press the circlip -2- in direction of -arrow A- and simultaneously remove pneumatic line -1- -arrow B-.

-- Repeat the procedure with the circlip -4- and pneumatic line -5-.

-- Remove the check valve -3-.

Continuation for all Versions:

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-- Disconnect the connector -5-.

-- Version with an integrated check valve: disconnect the pneumatic line. Refer to PNEUMATIC LINES, DISCONNECTING AND CONNECTING .

-- Push the Multi-contour front seat control module -3- up -arrow- and remove it.

-- Disconnect the pneumatic lines -2 and 4- at the multi-contour front seat control module. Refer to PNEUMATIC LINES, DISCONNECTING AND CONNECTING .

1 - Check Valve, Depending on the Version