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7 Trim and upholstery

71A BODY INTERNAL TRIM

72A SIDE OPENING ELEMENT TRIM

73A NON-SIDE OPENING ELEMENTS TRIM

75A FRONT SEAT FRAMES AND MECHANISMS

76A REAR SEAT FRAMES AND MECHANISMS

77A FRONT SEAT TRIM

78A REAR SEAT TRIM

79A SEAT COMPONENTS

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FEBRUARY 2009 Edition Anglaise

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71A BODY INTERNAL TRIM 73A NON-SIDE OPENING ELEMENTS TRIM

Floor carpet: Removal - Boot lid lining: Removal -


Refitting 71A-1 Refitting 73A-1

Headlining: Removal -
Refitting 71A-4
FRONT SEAT FRAMES AND
Front door sill lining: 75A
MECHANISMS
Removal - Refitting 71A-6
Front seat frame: Removal -
Rear door sill lining: Removal
Refitting 75A-1
- Refitting 71A-7
Front seat base frame:
Rear wheel arch lining:
Removal - Refitting 75A-3
Removal - Refitting 71A-8
Front seatback frame:
A-pillar trim: Removal -
Removal - Refitting 75A-7
Refitting 71A-9
Front seat runner: Removal -
B-pillar trim: Removal -
Refitting 75A-11
Refitting 71A-10
Complete front seat:
Rear quarter panel trim:
Removal - Refitting 75A-13
Removal - Refitting 71A-12

Rear parcel shelf lining:


Removal - Refitting 71A-13
76A REAR SEAT FRAMES AND MECHANISMS

Rear bench seatback:


72A SIDE OPENING ELEMENT TRIM Removal - Refitting 76A-1

Rear bench seat base:


Front side door trim:
Removal - Refitting 76A-3
Removal - Refitting 72A-1
Rear bench seat
Rear side door trim: Removal
mechanism: Removal -
- Refitting 72A-3
Refitting 76A-4
Contents

77A FRONT SEAT TRIM

Front seat base trim:


Removal - Refitting 77A-1

Front seatback trim: Removal


- Refitting 77A-5

Front seat lower cover:


Removal - Refitting 77A-7

78A REAR SEAT TRIM

Rear bench seat base trim:


Removal - Refitting 78A-1

Rear bench seat single unit


seatback trim: Removal -
Refitting 78A-5

79A SEAT COMPONENTS

Front headrest: Removal -


Refitting 79A-1

Front seat headrest guide:


Removal - Refitting 79A-2

Heated seat cover: Removal


- Refitting 79A-4
BODY INTERNAL TRIM
Floor carpet: Removal - Refitting 71A
Essential special tooling
ELEC. REAR WINDOW SW.
Car. 1363 Set of trim removal levers.

Essential equipment

diagnostic tool

REMOVAL

FRONT SIDE AIRBAG

IMPORTANT
To avoid any risk of damaging the systems, apply
the safety and cleanliness instructions and ope-
ration recommendations before carrying out the
repair (see Airbag and Pretensioners: Precau-
tions for repair) (88C, Airbags and pretensio-
ners).

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IMPORTANT
a Remove:
To avoid any risk of triggering when working on
or near a pyrotechnic component (airbags or pre- - the bolts (1) ,
tensioners), lock the airbag computer using the
diagnostic tool. - the handbrake trim.

When this function is activated, all the trigger a Disconnect the rear electric window switch connec-
lines are inhibited and the airbag warning light on tors.
the instrument panel lights up continuously (igni-
tion on).

a Remove:
IMPORTANT
Never handle the pyrotechnic systems (preten- - the side door seals partially,
sioners or airbags) near to a source of heat or
naked flame - they may be triggered. - the central console (see Centre console: Remo-
val - Refitting) (57A, Interior equipment),

- the front seats completely (see 75A, Front seat


frames and mechanisms, Complete front seat:
Removal - Refitting, page 75A-13) ,
I - REMOVAL PREPARATION OPERATION
- the rear bench seat base (see Single unit rear
bench seat: Removal - Refitting) ,
FRONT SIDE AIRBAG
- the front door sill linings (see 71A, Body internal
a Lock the airbag computer using diagnostic tool trim, Front door sill lining: Removal - Refitting,
(see Fault finding - Replacement of components) page 71A-6) ,
(88C, Airbags and pretensioners).
- the rear door sill linings (see 71A, Body internal
a Disconnect the battery (see Battery: Removal - Re- trim, Rear door sill lining: Removal - Refitting,
fitting) (80A, Battery). page 71A-7) ,

- the B-pillar linings (see 71A, Body internal trim,


B-pillar trim: Removal - Refitting, page 71A-10) .

71A-1
BODY INTERNAL TRIM
Floor carpet: Removal - Refitting 71A
II - OPERATION FOR REMOVAL OF PART
CONCERNED

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a Remove:
- the front seat spacers (2) ,
- the floor carpet.

REFITTING

I - REFITTING OPERATION FOR PART


CONCERNED
133581 a Refit:
a Remove the clips (1) using the tool (Car. 1363).
- the floor carpet,
- the front seat spacers (2) ,
- the clips (1) .

II - FINAL OPERATION
a Refit:
- the B-pillar linings (see 71A, Body internal trim,
B-pillar trim: Removal - Refitting, page 71A-10) ,
- the rear door sill linings (see 71A, Body internal
trim, Rear door sill lining: Removal - Refitting,
page 71A-7) ,
- the front door sill linings (see 71A, Body internal
trim, Front door sill lining: Removal - Refitting,
page 71A-6) ,
- the rear bench seat base (see Single unit rear
bench seat: Removal - Refitting) ,
- the front seats completely (see 75A, Front seat
frames and mechanisms, Complete front seat:
Removal - Refitting, page 75A-13) ,

71A-2
BODY INTERNAL TRIM
Floor carpet: Removal - Refitting 71A
- the central console (see Centre console: Remo-
val - Refitting) (57A, Interior equipment),
- the side door seals.

ELEC. REAR WINDOW SW.


a Connect the rear electric window switch connectors.
a Refit:
- the handbrake trim,
- the bolts (1) .

FRONT SIDE AIRBAG


a Connect the battery (see Battery: Removal - Refit-
ting) (80A, Battery).
a Unlock the airbag computer using the diagnostic
tool (see Fault finding - Replacement of compo-
nents) (88C, Airbags and pretensioners).

71A-3
BODY INTERNAL TRIM
Headlining: Removal - Refitting 71A
II - OPERATION FOR REMOVAL OF PART
Essential special tooling CONCERNED
Car. 1363 Set of trim removal levers.

REMOVAL

I - REMOVAL PREPARATION OPERATION


a Remove:
- the sun visors (see Sun visor: Removal - Refit-
ting) (57A, Interior equipment),
- the interior light (see Courtesy light: Removal -
Refitting) (81B, Interior lighting),
- the grab handles (see Grab handle: Removal -
Refitting) (57A, Interior equipment),
- the rear parcel shelf trim (see 71A, Body internal
trim, Rear parcel shelf lining: Removal - Refit-
ting, page 71A-13)
- the front door sill linings (see Door sill lining: Re-
moval - Refitting) , 133481

- the rear door sill linings (see 71A, Body internal a Remove the clip (1) using the tool (Car. 1363).
trim, Rear door sill lining: Removal - Refitting,
a Remove the mounting supports of the sun visors by:
page 71A-7) ,
- removing the support bolt,
- the B-pillar linings (see 71A, Body internal trim,
B-pillar trim: Removal - Refitting, page 71A-10) , - tightening the support bolt by a few turns,
- the rear quarter panel trims (see 71A, Body inter- - pushing on the support bolt to put the bush in the
nal trim, Rear quarter panel trim: Removal - Re- "not deformed" position,
fitting, page 71A-12) - unclipping the supports.
- the windscreen pillar trims (see 71A, Body inter- a Move aside the headlining.
nal trim, A-pillar trim: Removal - Refitting, page
71A-9) . a Cut the cement bead.
a Tilt the seatbacks of the front seats backwards. a Remove the headlining (this operation requires two
people).

REFITTING

I - REFITTING PREPARATION OPERATION


a Level the residual cement bead on the roof.
a Carefully remove the residual cement bead on the
headlining.

71A-4
BODY INTERNAL TRIM
Headlining: Removal - Refitting 71A
- the grab handles (see Grab handle: Removal -
Refitting) (57A, Interior equipment),
- the interior light (see Courtesy light: Removal -
Refitting) (81B, Interior lighting),
- the sun visors (see Sun visor: Removal - Refit-
ting) (57A, Interior equipment).

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a Apply adhesive to the headlining (part number 77 11
218 570) (2) .

II - REFITTING OPERATION FOR PART


CONCERNED
a Position the headlining.
a Refit the indexing clip (1) .
a Bond the headlining (this operation requires two
people).
a Refit the mounting supports of the sun visors.

III - FINAL OPERATION


a Refit:
- the windscreen pillar trims (see 71A, Body inter-
nal trim, A-pillar trim: Removal - Refitting, page
71A-9) ,
- the rear quarter panel trims (see 71A, Body inter-
nal trim, Rear quarter panel trim: Removal - Re-
fitting, page 71A-12)
- the B-pillar linings (see 71A, Body internal trim,
B-pillar trim: Removal - Refitting, page 71A-10) ,
- the rear door sill linings (see 71A, Body internal
trim, Rear door sill lining: Removal - Refitting,
page 71A-7) ,
- the front door sill linings (see Door sill lining: Re-
moval - Refitting) ,
- the rear parcel shelf trim (see 71A, Body internal
trim, Rear parcel shelf lining: Removal - Refit-
ting, page 71A-13)

71A-5
BODY INTERNAL TRIM
Front door sill lining: Removal - Refitting 71A
REMOVAL II - OPERATION FOR REMOVAL OF PART
CONCERNED

I - REMOVAL PREPARATION OPERATION


a Remove:
- the front side door seal partially,
- the front seat lower casing (outer section) (see
77A, Front seat trim, Front seat lower cover:
Removal - Refitting, page 77A-7) .

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a Remove:
- the rear section of the front door sill lining at (4) ,
- the front door sill lining.

REFITTING
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a Unclip the bonnet release control (3) . I - REFITTING OPERATION FOR PART
CONCERNED
a Refit the front door sill lining.

II - FINAL OPERATION
a Clip on the bonnet release control (3) .
a Refit:
- the front seat lower casing (outer section) (see
77A, Front seat trim, Front seat lower cover:
Removal - Refitting, page 77A-7) ,
- the front side door seal.

71A-6
BODY INTERNAL TRIM
Rear door sill lining: Removal - Refitting 71A
II - OPERATION FOR REMOVAL OF PART
CONCERNED
Tightening torquesm

side seat belt lower 21 N.m


bolts

REMOVAL

I - REMOVAL PREPARATION OPERATION


a Partially remove the rear side door seal.
a Move the front seat forwards as far as possible.
a Lift up the rear bench seat base.

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a Unclip the rear inner sill trim at (3) .

a Remove the rear inner sill trim.

REFITTING

I - REFITTING PREPARATION OPERATION

a Coat the threading of the side seat belt lower bolts


with HIGH STRENGTH THREAD LOCK (see Vehi-
133746
cle: Parts and consumables for repair) (04B,
a Remove: Consumables - Products).
- the lower bolts of the side seat belts (1) ,
- the clip (2) . II - REFITTING OPERATION FOR PART
CONCERNED

a Refit the rear door sill lining.

III - FINAL OPERATION

a Refit:

- the clip (2) ,

- the lower bolts of the side seat belts (1) ,

- the rear side door seal.

a Torque tighten the side seat belt lower bolts (21


N.m) (1) .

71A-7
BODY INTERNAL TRIM
Rear wheel arch lining: Removal - Refitting 71A
Essential special tooling

Car. 1363 Set of trim removal levers.

REMOVAL

I - REMOVAL PREPARATION OPERATION


a Remove the luggage compartment carpet.

II - OPERATION FOR REMOVAL OF PART


CONCERNED

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a Remove:
- the clips (1) using the tool (Car. 1363),
- the rear wheel arch trim.

REFITTING

I - REFITTING OPERATION FOR PART


CONCERNED
a Refit the rear wheel arch trim.

II - FINAL OPERATION
a Refit the luggage compartment carpet.

71A-8
BODY INTERNAL TRIM
A-pillar trim: Removal - Refitting 71A
Essential special tooling

Car. 1363 Set of trim removal levers.

REMOVAL

I - REMOVAL PREPARATION OPERATION


a Partially remove the front side door seal.

II - OPERATION FOR REMOVAL OF PART


CONCERNED

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a Keep the upper section held away by sliding the
windscreen pillar trim at (2) .

REFITTING

I - REFITTING OPERATION FOR PART


CONCERNED
a Refit the windscreen pillar trim.

II - FINAL OPERATION
133728 a Refit the front side door seal.
a Unclip the windscreen pillar trim at (1) using the tool
(Car. 1363).

71A-9
BODY INTERNAL TRIM
B-pillar trim: Removal - Refitting 71A
Tightening torquesm

front side seat belt 21 N.m


return mechanism bolt

REMOVAL

I - REMOVAL PREPARATION OPERATION

a Remove:

- partially the side door seals,

- the front seat lower casing (outer section) (see


77A, Front seat trim, Front seat lower cover:
Removal - Refitting, page 77A-7) ,

- the front door sill lining (see 71A, Body internal 133584
trim, Front door sill lining: Removal - Refitting,
a Unclip blanking cover (2) .
page 71A-6) ,
a Remove the height adjustment control of the front
- the rear door sill lining (see 71A, Body internal side seat belt.
trim, Rear door sill lining: Removal - Refitting,
page 71A-7) .

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a Unclip the trim (3) .
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a Remove:

- the blanking cover (1) ,

- the bolt of the front side seat belt return mechanism


(1) ,

- the front side seat belt return mechanism.

71A-10
BODY INTERNAL TRIM
B-pillar trim: Removal - Refitting 71A
II - OPERATION FOR REMOVAL OF PART - the front door sill lining (see 71A, Body internal
CONCERNED trim, Front door sill lining: Removal - Refitting,
page 71A-6) ,
- the front seat lower casing (outer section) (see
77A, Front seat trim, Front seat lower cover:
Removal - Refitting, page 77A-7) ,
- the side door seals.

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a Squeeze the clips of the B-pillar trim at (4) .
a Unclip the B-pillar trim at (5) and at (6) .
a Remove B-pillar trim.

REFITTING

I - REFITTING OPERATION FOR PART


CONCERNED
a Refit the B-pillar trim.

II - FINAL OPERATION
a Clip the trim piece in place (3) .
a Refit the height adjustment control of the front side
seat belt.
a Clip on the blanking cover (2) .
a Refit:
- the front side seat belt return mechanism,
- the bolt of the front side seat belt return mechanism
(1) .
a Torque tighten the front side seat belt return me-
chanism bolt (21 N.m).
a Refit:
- the blanking cover (1) ,
- the rear door sill lining (see 71A, Body internal
trim, Rear door sill lining: Removal - Refitting,
page 71A-7) ,

71A-11
BODY INTERNAL TRIM
Rear quarter panel trim: Removal - Refitting 71A
REMOVAL II - FINAL OPERATION
a Refit:
I - REMOVAL PREPARATION OPERATION - the rear parcel shelf lining (see 71A, Body internal
trim, Rear parcel shelf lining: Removal - Refit-
a Remove:
ting, page 71A-13) ,
- the rear door sill lining (see 71A, Body internal - the rear door sill lining (see 71A, Body internal
trim, Rear door sill lining: Removal - Refitting,
trim, Rear door sill lining: Removal - Refitting,
page 71A-7) ,
page 71A-7) .
- the rear parcel shelf lining (see 71A, Body internal
trim, Rear parcel shelf lining: Removal - Refit-
ting, page 71A-13) .

II - OPERATION FOR REMOVAL OF PART


CONCERNED

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a Remove:

- the bolt (1) ,

- the clip (2) .


a Disconnect the connector for the heated rear
screen.

a Unclip the rear quarter panel trim.


a Remove the rear quarter panel trim.

REFITTING

I - REFITTING OPERATION FOR PART


CONCERNED

a Refit the rear quarter panel trim.


a Connect the connector for the heated rear screen.

71A-12
BODY INTERNAL TRIM
Rear parcel shelf lining: Removal - Refitting 71A
Tightening torquesm

lower bolts of the rear 21 N.m


side seat belts

REMOVAL

I - REMOVAL PREPARATION OPERATION


a Lift up the rear bench seat base.

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a Unclip the trim from the high level brake light by
pressing on the clips simultaneously (2) .

II - OPERATION FOR REMOVAL OF PART


CONCERNED

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a Remove the lower bolts from the rear side seat belts
(1) .
a Tilt the rear bench seatback.

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a Unclip:
- the guides of the rear side seat belts (3) ,
- the trim of the rear centre seat belt (4) at (5) .

71A-13
BODY INTERNAL TRIM
Rear parcel shelf lining: Removal - Refitting 71A

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a Unclip the clips (6) .
a Remove the rear parcel shelf trim.

REFITTING

I - REFITTING PREPARATION OPERATION


a Coat the threading of the rear side seat belt lower
bolts with HIGH STRENGTH THREAD LOCK (see
Vehicle: Parts and consumables for repair) (04B,
Consumables - Products).

II - REFITTING OPERATION FOR PART


CONCERNED
a Refit:
- the rear parcel shelf lining,
- the trim of the rear centre seat belt (4) ,
- the guides of the rear side seat belts (3) .

III - FINAL OPERATION


a Clip on the trim of the high level brake light (2) .
a Fit the rear bench seatback.
a Refit the lower bolts of the rear side seat belts (1) .
a Torque tighten the lower bolts of the rear side seat
belts (21 N.m) (1) .
a Fit the rear bench seat base in place.

71A-14
SIDE OPENING ELEMENT TRIM
Front side door trim: Removal - Refitting 72A
REMOVAL

I - REMOVAL PREPARATION OPERATION


a Remove:
- the front speaker (see Front speakers: Removal -
Refitting) (86A, Radio),
- the front side door interior handle (see Interior
door handle on front side door: Removal - Refit-
ting) (51A, Side opening element mechanisms).

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a Remove:
- the bolt (2) ,
- the pull handle (3) .

ELEC. FRONT WINDOW SW.


a Disconnect the connectors for the window winder
switch plate.

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a Remove the trim (1) .

MAN. FRONT WINDOW WINDER


a Unclip window winder handle.

72A-1
SIDE OPENING ELEMENT TRIM
Front side door trim: Removal - Refitting 72A
II - OPERATION FOR REMOVAL OF PART REFITTING
CONCERNED

I - REFITTING PREPARATION OPERATION


a Eliminate the residues of sealing mastic on the front
side door trim and on the front side door box section
using a LINT-FREE CLOTH soaked in HEPTANE
(see Vehicle: Parts and ingredients for the repai-
rwork) (04B, Consumables - Products).

a Always replace the sealing mastic with A BEAD OF


PREFORMED SEALING MASTIC (see Vehicle:
Parts and ingredients for the repairwork) (04B,
Consumables - Products).

a Reapply the new BEAD OF PREFORMED SEA-


LING MASTIC on the front side door trim.

a Check the condition of the clips on the front side


door trim and replace them if necessary.

II - REFITTING OPERATION FOR PART


CONCERNED
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a Refit the front side door trim.
a Remove the bolts (4) .

III - FINAL OPERATION


a Carry out a sealing test (see Technical Note
0653A).

MAN. FRONT WINDOW WINDER


a Clip on the window winder handle.

ELEC. FRONT WINDOW SW.


a Connect the window winder switch plate connectors.

a Refit:
133335 - the pull handle (3) ,
a Remove the front side door trim at (5) and (6) .
- the bolt (2) ,

- the trim (1) .


a Refit:

- the front side door interior handle (see Interior


door handle on front side door: Removal - Refit-
ting) (51A, Side opening element mechanisms),
- the front speaker (see Front speakers: Removal -
Refitting) (86A, Radio).

72A-2
SIDE OPENING ELEMENT TRIM
Rear side door trim: Removal - Refitting 72A
REMOVAL II - OPERATION FOR REMOVAL OF PART
CONCERNED

I - REMOVAL PREPARATION OPERATION


a Remove the rear side door interior handle (see Inte-
rior door handle on rear side door: Removal - Re-
fitting) (51A, Side opening element mechanisms).

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a Remove the rear side door trim at (3) and at (4) .

REFITTING
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a Remove: I - REFITTING PREPARATION OPERATION
- the bolt (1) , a Eliminate the residues of sealing mastic on the rear
- the pull handle (2) . side door trim and on the rear side door box section
using a LINT-FREE CLOTH soaked in HEPTANE
(see Vehicle: Parts and ingredients for the repai-
MANUAL REAR WINDOW WINDER rwork) (04B, Consumables - Products).
a Remove the rear side door manual window winder a Always replace the sealing mastic with A BEAD OF
handle. PREFORMED SEALING MASTIC (see Vehicle:
Parts and ingredients for the repairwork) (04B,
Consumables - Products).
a Reapply the new BEAD OF PREFORMED SEA-
LING MASTIC on the rear side door trim.
a Check the condition of the clips on the rear side door
trim and replace them if necessary.

II - REFITTING OPERATION FOR PART


CONCERNED
a Refit the rear side door trim.

III - FINAL OPERATION


a Carry out a sealing test (see Technical Note
0653A).
a Refit:
- the bolt (1) ,

72A-3
SIDE OPENING ELEMENT TRIM
Rear side door trim: Removal - Refitting 72A
- the pull handle (2) ,
- the rear side door interior handle (see Interior
door handle on rear side door: Removal - Refit-
ting) (51A, Side opening element mechanisms).

MANUAL REAR WINDOW WINDER

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a Refit the manual window winder handle for the rear
side door in a vertical position with the button at the
bottom.

72A-4
NON-SIDE OPENING ELEMENTS TRIM
Boot lid lining: Removal - Refitting 73A
REMOVAL

OPERATION FOR REMOVAL OF PART


CONCERNED

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a Remove:
- the clips (1) ,
- the boot lid trim.

REFITTING

I - REFITTING PREPARATION OPERATION


a Check the condition of the clips (1) and replace them
if necessary.

II - REFITTING OPERATION FOR PART


CONCERNED
a Refit the boot lid trim.

73A-1
FRONT SEAT FRAMES AND MECHANISMS
Front seat frame: Removal - Refitting 75A
II - OPERATION FOR REMOVAL OF PART
CONCERNED
Essential equipment
a Remove:
diagnostic tool
- the front seat lower covers (see 77A, Front seat
trim, Front seat lower cover: Removal - Refit-
FRONT SIDE AIRBAG ting, page 77A-7) ,

a - the front headrest (see 79A, Seat components,


Front headrest: Removal - Refitting, page 79A-
IMPORTANT 1) ,
Consult the safety and cleanliness advice and - the front seatback trim (see 77A, Front seat trim,
operational recommendations before carrying out Front seatback trim: Removal - Refitting, page
any repair (see Airbag and Pretensioners: Pre- 77A-5) ,
cautions for repair) (88C, Airbags and preten-
sioners). - the front seat base trim (see 77A, Front seat trim,
Front seat base trim: Removal - Refitting, page
77A-1) ,
IMPORTANT - the front seat runners (see 75A, Front seat frames
To avoid any risk of triggering when working on and mechanisms, Front seat runner: Removal -
or near a pyrotechnic component (airbags or pre- Refitting, page 75A-11) ,
tensioners), lock the airbag computer using the
diagnostic tool. - the front seat belt buckle (see Front seat belt buc-
kle: Removal - Refitting) (88C, Airbags and pre-
When this function is activated, all the trigger tensioners).
lines are inhibited and the airbag warning light on
the instrument panel lights up continuously (igni-
tion on). FRONT SIDE AIRBAG
a Remove the front side airbag (chest) (see Front
(chest) side airbag: Removal - Refitting) (88C,
IMPORTANT Airbags and pretensioners).
Never handle the pyrotechnic systems (preten-
sioners or airbags) near to a source of heat or
naked flame - they may be triggered.

REFITTING

I - REFITTING OPERATION FOR PART


REMOVAL CONCERNED

I - REMOVAL PREPARATION OPERATION FRONT SIDE AIRBAG

a Refit the front side airbag (chest) (see Front (chest)


FRONT SIDE AIRBAG side airbag: Removal - Refitting) (88C, Airbags
and pretensioners).
a Lock the airbag computer using the diagnostic tool
(see Fault finding - Replacement of components)
(88C, Airbags and pretensioners).

a Disconnect the battery (see Battery : Removal - a Refit:


Refitting) (80A, Battery).
- the front seat belt buckle stalk (see Front seat belt
buckle: Removal - Refitting) (88C, Airbags and
pretensioners),
a Remove the complete front seat (see 75A, Front - the front seat runners (see 75A, Front seat frames
seat frames and mechanisms, Complete front and mechanisms, Front seat runner: Removal -
seat: Removal - Refitting, page 75A-13) . Refitting, page 75A-11) ,

75A-1
FRONT SEAT FRAMES AND MECHANISMS
Front seat frame: Removal - Refitting 75A
- the front seat base trim (see 77A, Front seat trim,
Front seat base trim: Removal - Refitting, page
77A-1) ,
- the front seatback trim (see 77A, Front seat trim,
Front seatback trim: Removal - Refitting, page
77A-5) ,
- the front headrest (see 79A, Seat components,
Front headrest: Removal - Refitting, page 79A-
1) ,
- the front seat lower covers (see 77A, Front seat
trim, Front seat lower cover: Removal - Refit-
ting, page 77A-7) .

II - FINAL OPERATION
a Refit the complete front seat (see 75A, Front seat
frames and mechanisms, Complete front seat:
Removal - Refitting, page 75A-13) .

FRONT SIDE AIRBAG


a Connect the battery (see Battery : Removal - Refit-
ting) (80A, Battery).
a Unlock the airbag computer using the diagnostic
tool (see Fault finding - Replacement of compo-
nents) (88C, Airbags and pretensioners).

75A-2
FRONT SEAT FRAMES AND MECHANISMS
Front seat base frame: Removal - Refitting 75A
REMOVAL
Essential equipment
I - REMOVAL PREPARATION OPERATION
diagnostic tool

FRONT SIDE AIRBAG


Tightening torquesm
a Lock the airbag computer using the diagnostic tool
new front seatback 46 N.m (see Fault finding - Replacement of components)
frame bolts (88C, Airbags and pretensioners).

new front seatback 13 N.m a Disconnect the battery (see Battery : Removal -
Refitting) (80A, Battery).
frame nuts

new front seatback 18 N.m


frame bolt
a Remove:

FRONT SIDE AIRBAG - the compete front seat (see 75A, Front seat fra-
mes and mechanisms, Complete front seat: Re-
a moval - Refitting, page 75A-13) ,
IMPORTANT - the front seat lower casings (see 77A, Front seat
Consult the safety and cleanliness advice and trim, Front seat lower cover: Removal - Refit-
operation recommendations before carrying out ting, page 77A-7) ,
any repair (see Airbag and Pretensioners: Pre-
- the front seat base trim (see 77A, Front seat trim,
cautions for repair) (88C, Airbags and preten-
Front seat base trim: Removal - Refitting, page
sioners).
77A-1) ,
- the front seat runners (see 75A, Front seat frames
IMPORTANT and mechanisms, Front seat runner: Removal -
To avoid any risk of triggering when working on Refitting, page 75A-11) ,
or near a pyrotechnic component (airbags or pre- - the front seat belt buckle stalk (see Front seat belt
tensioners), lock the airbag computer using the buckle: Removal - Refitting) (88C, Airbags and
diagnostic tool. pretensioners).
When this function is activated, all the trigger
lines are inhibited and the airbag warning light on
the instrument panel lights up continuously (igni-
tion on).

IMPORTANT
Never handle the pyrotechnic systems (preten-
sioners or airbags) near to a source of heat or
naked flame - they may be triggered.

141649

a Remove the side retaining guides (1) .

75A-3
FRONT SEAT FRAMES AND MECHANISMS
Front seat base frame: Removal - Refitting 75A
II - OPERATION FOR REMOVAL OF PART
CONCERNED
FIXED SUBFRAME

DRIVER HEIGHT ADJUSTER

133925

133738
a Remove:
- the front seatback frame bolts (2) ,
- the front seat base frame.

133926

a Remove:

- the front seatback frame bolt (3) ,

- the noise-reducing ring,

- the spring (4) ,

- the plastic ring (5) ,

- the front seatback frame nuts (6) ,

75A-4
FRONT SEAT FRAMES AND MECHANISMS
Front seat base frame: Removal - Refitting 75A
- the front seat base frame.

REFITTING

I - REFITTING PREPARATION OPERATION


a Always replace the nuts and bolts of the front seat-
back frame.

II - REFITTING OPERATION FOR PART


CONCERNED

DRIVER HEIGHT ADJUSTER


a Refit the front seat base frame.
a Torque tighten the new front seatback frame bolts
(46 N.m) (2) .
141650
a Refit the spring (4) .

FIXED SUBFRAME
a Refit: III - FINAL OPERATION
- the front seat base frame, a Refit:
- the noise-reducing ring. - the side retaining guides (1) ,
a Tighten to torque: - the front seat belt buckle (see Front seat belt buc-
kle: Removal - Refitting) (88C, Airbags and pre-
- the new front seatback frame nuts (13 N.m) (6) ,
tensioners),
- the new front seatback frame bolt (18 N.m) (3) .
- the front seat runners (see 75A, Front seat frames
a Refit the plastic ring (5) . and mechanisms, Front seat runner: Removal -
Refitting, page 75A-11) ,
- the front seat base trim (see 77A, Front seat trim,
Front seat base trim: Removal - Refitting, page
77A-1) ,
- the front seat lower casings (see 77A, Front seat
trim, Front seat lower cover: Removal - Refit-
ting, page 77A-7) ,
- the entire front seat (see 75A, Front seat frames
and mechanisms, Complete front seat: Remo-
val - Refitting, page 75A-13) .

75A-5
FRONT SEAT FRAMES AND MECHANISMS
Front seat base frame: Removal - Refitting 75A
FRONT SIDE AIRBAG
a Connect the battery (see Battery : Removal - Refit-
ting) (80A, Battery).
a Unlock the airbag computer using the diagnostic
tool (see Fault finding - Replacement of compo-
nents) (88C, Airbags and pretensioners).

75A-6
FRONT SEAT FRAMES AND MECHANISMS
Front seatback frame: Removal - Refitting 75A
REMOVAL
Essential equipment
I - REMOVAL PREPARATION OPERATION
diagnostic tool

FRONT SIDE AIRBAG


Tightening torquesm a Lock the airbag computer using the diagnostic tool
(see Fault finding - Replacement of components)
new front seatback 46 N.m
(88C, Airbags and pretensioners).
frame bolts
a Disconnect the battery (see Battery : Removal -
new front seatback 13 N.m Refitting) (80A, Battery).
frame nuts

new front seatback 18 N.m


frame bolt
a Remove:
- the front headrest (see 79A, Seat components,
FRONT SIDE AIRBAG Front headrest: Removal - Refitting, page 79A-
1) ,
a
- the front seat headrest guides (see 79A, Seat
IMPORTANT components, Front seat headrest guide: Remo-
Consult the safety and cleanliness advice and val - Refitting, page 79A-2) ,
operation recommendations before carrying out
- the compete front seat (see 75A, Front seat fra-
any repair (see Airbag and Pretensioners: Pre-
mes and mechanisms, Complete front seat: Re-
cautions for repair) (88C, Airbags and preten-
moval - Refitting, page 75A-13) ,
sioners).
- the front seat lower casings (see 77A, Front seat
trim, Front seat lower cover: Removal - Refit-
IMPORTANT ting, page 77A-7) ,
To avoid any risk of triggering when working on - the front seatback trim (see 77A, Front seat trim,
or near a pyrotechnic component (airbags or pre- Front seatback trim: Removal - Refitting, page
tensioners), lock the airbag computer using the 77A-5) ,
diagnostic tool.
- the front seat base trim partially (see 77A, Front
When this function is activated, all the trigger seat trim, Front seat base trim: Removal - Refit-
lines are inhibited and the airbag warning light on ting, page 77A-1) .
the instrument panel lights up continuously (igni-
tion on).
FRONT SIDE AIRBAG
a Remove the front side airbag (chest) (see Front
IMPORTANT (chest) side airbag: Removal - Refitting) (88C,
Never handle the pyrotechnic systems (preten- Airbags and pretensioners).
sioners or airbags) near to a source of heat or
naked flame - they may be triggered.

75A-7
FRONT SEAT FRAMES AND MECHANISMS
Front seatback frame: Removal - Refitting 75A
II - OPERATION FOR REMOVAL OF PART
CONCERNED
FIXED SUBFRAME

DRIVER HEIGHT ADJUSTER

133922

133739
a Remove:
- the front seatback frame bolts (1) ,
- the front seatback frame.

133923

a Remove:

- the front seatback frame bolt (2) ,

- the noise-reducing ring,

- the spring (3) ,

- the plastic ring (4) ,

- the front seatback frame nuts (5) ,

75A-8
FRONT SEAT FRAMES AND MECHANISMS
Front seatback frame: Removal - Refitting 75A
- the front seatback frame.

REFITTING

I - REFITTING PREPARATION OPERATION


a parts always to be replaced: Front seatback fra-
me mounting on front seat base frame (70,08,02,
09).

II - REFITTING OPERATION FOR PART


CONCERNED

DRIVER HEIGHT ADJUSTER


a Refit the front seatback frame.
a Torque tighten the new front seatback frame bolts
141650
(46 N.m) (1) .
a Refit the spring (4) .

FIXED SUBFRAME
a Refit: III - FINAL OPERATION

- the front seatback frame,


FRONT SIDE AIRBAG
- the noise-reducing ring.
a Tighten to torque: a Refit the front side airbag (chest) (see Front (chest)
side airbag: Removal - Refitting) (88C, Airbags
- the new front seatback frame nuts (13 N.m) (5) , and pretensioners).
- the new front seatback frame bolt (18 N.m) (2) .
a Refit the plastic ring (4) .

a Refit:

- the front seat base trim (see 77A, Front seat trim,
Front seat base trim: Removal - Refitting, page
77A-1) ,

- the front seatback trim (see 77A, Front seat trim,


Front seatback trim: Removal - Refitting, page
77A-5) ,

- the front seat lower casings (see 77A, Front seat


trim, Front seat lower cover: Removal - Refit-
ting, page 77A-7) ,

- the compete front seat (see 75A, Front seat fra-


mes and mechanisms, Complete front seat: Re-
moval - Refitting, page 75A-13) ,

- the front seat headrest guides (see 79A, Seat


components, Front seat headrest guide: Remo-
val - Refitting, page 79A-2) ,

75A-9
FRONT SEAT FRAMES AND MECHANISMS
Front seatback frame: Removal - Refitting 75A
- the front headrest (see 79A, Seat components,
Front headrest: Removal - Refitting, page 79A-
1) .

FRONT SIDE AIRBAG


a Connect the battery (see Battery : Removal - Refit-
ting) (80A, Battery).
a Unlock the airbag computer using the diagnostic
tool (see Fault finding - Replacement of compo-
nents) (88C, Airbags and pretensioners).

75A-10
FRONT SEAT FRAMES AND MECHANISMS
Front seat runner: Removal - Refitting 75A
REMOVAL
Essential equipment
I - REMOVAL PREPARATION OPERATION
diagnostic tool

FRONT SIDE AIRBAG


Tightening torquesm a Lock the airbag computer using the diagnostic tool
(see Fault finding - Replacement of components)
new front seat runner 21 N.m
(88C, Airbags and pretensioners).
nuts
a Disconnect the battery (see Battery : Removal -
Refitting) (80A, Battery).
FRONT SIDE AIRBAG
a

IMPORTANT a Remove:
Consult the safety and cleanliness advice and - the compete front seat (see 75A, Front seat fra-
operation recommendations before carrying out mes and mechanisms, Complete front seat: Re-
any repair (see Airbag and Pretensioners: Pre- moval - Refitting, page 75A-13) ,
cautions for repair) (88C, Airbags and preten-
sioners). - the front seat lower casings (see 77A, Front seat
trim, Front seat lower cover: Removal - Refit-
ting, page 77A-7) ,
IMPORTANT - the front seat belt buckle stalk (see Front seat belt
To avoid any risk of triggering when working on buckle: Removal - Refitting) (88C, Airbags and
or near a pyrotechnic component (airbags or pre- pretensioners).
tensioners), lock the airbag computer using the
diagnostic tool.
When this function is activated, all the trigger
lines are inhibited and the airbag warning light on
the instrument panel lights up continuously (igni-
tion on).

IMPORTANT
Never handle the pyrotechnic systems (preten-
sioners or airbags) near to a source of heat or
naked flame - they may be triggered.

75A-11
FRONT SEAT FRAMES AND MECHANISMS
Front seat runner: Removal - Refitting 75A
II - OPERATION FOR REMOVAL OF PART II - REFITTING OPERATION FOR PART
CONCERNED CONCERNED

a Refit the front seat runners.

133940
139548

a position the runners so that there is a centre-to-cen-


tre distance of 510 mm between the two rear moun-
tings.
a Torque tighten the new front seat runner nuts (21
N.m) (1) .

III - FINAL OPERATION


a Refit:

- the front seat belt buckle (see Front seat belt buc-
kle: Removal - Refitting) (88C, Airbags and pre-
tensioners),
141648
- the front seat lower casings (see 77A, Front seat
trim, Front seat lower cover: Removal - Refit-
a Remove:
ting, page 77A-7) ,
- the front seat runner nuts (1) , - the entire front seat (see 75A, Front seat frames
and mechanisms, Complete front seat: Remo-
- the front seat runners. val - Refitting, page 75A-13) .

REFITTING FRONT SIDE AIRBAG

a Connect the battery (see Battery : Removal - Refit-


ting) (80A, Battery).
I - REFITTING PREPARATION OPERATION
a Unlock the airbag computer using the diagnostic
a parts always to be replaced: Front seat runner tool (see Fault finding - Replacement of compo-
mounting on front seat frame (70,08,04,27). nents) (88C, Airbags and pretensioners).

a Check for grease on the rails and channels of the


front seat runners.

75A-12
FRONT SEAT FRAMES AND MECHANISMS
Complete front seat: Removal - Refitting 75A
a Position the vehicle on a two-post lift (see Vehicle:
Towing and lifting) (02A, Lifting equipment).
Essential equipment

diagnostic tool II - OPERATION FOR REMOVAL OF PART


CONCERNED

Tightening torquesm

new front seat nuts 25 N.m

FRONT SIDE AIRBAG


a

IMPORTANT
Consult the safety and cleanliness advice and
operation recommendations before carrying out
any repair (see Airbag and Pretensioners: Pre-
cautions for repair) (88C, Airbags and preten-
sioners).

IMPORTANT
To avoid any risk of triggering when working on
or near a pyrotechnic component (airbags or pre-
tensioners), lock the airbag computer using the 133636
diagnostic tool.
a Remove:
When this function is activated, all the trigger
- the blanking covers (1) ,
lines are inhibited and the airbag warning light on
the instrument panel lights up continuously (igni- - the front seat nuts (2) .
tion on).

FRONT SIDE AIRBAG, and FRONT SEAT WITH


IMPORTANT HEATING

Never handle the pyrotechnic systems (preten- a Tilt the front seat backwards.
sioners or airbags) near to a source of heat or a Disconnect the connector for the front seat.
naked flame - they may be triggered.

a Remove the front seat.

REMOVAL REFITTING

I - REMOVAL PREPARATION OPERATION


I - REFITTING PREPARATION OPERATION
a parts always to be replaced: Front seat moun-
FRONT SIDE AIRBAG ting on body (70,06,02,01)
a Lock the airbag computer using the diagnostic tool
(see Fault finding - Replacement of components)
(88C, Airbags and pretensioners).
a Disconnect the battery (see Battery : Removal -
Refitting) (80A, Battery).

75A-13
FRONT SEAT FRAMES AND MECHANISMS
Complete front seat: Removal - Refitting 75A

133579 133579
a Check that the spacers (3) are present and correctly a Torque tighten in the order (1) , (2) , (3) (4) the new
clipped on to the floor. front seat nuts (25 N.m) (2) .
a Refit the blanking covers (1) .
Note:
If a spacer is damaged, replace it with a new FINAL OPERATION
spacer.
FRONT SIDE AIRBAG
II - REFITTING OPERATION FOR PART a Connect the battery (see Battery : Removal - Refit-
CONCERNED ting) (80A, Battery).
a Refit the front seat. a Unlock the airbag computer using the diagnostic
tool (see Fault finding - Replacement of compo-
nents) (88C, Airbags and pretensioners).
FRONT SIDE AIRBAG, and FRONT SEAT WITH
HEATING
a Connect the front seat connector.

75A-14
REAR SEAT FRAMES AND MECHANISMS
Rear bench seatback: Removal - Refitting 76A
II - OPERATION FOR REMOVAL OF PART
CONCERNED
Tightening torquesm

new bolts of the rear 21 N.m


bench seatback

new bolts of the Isofix 21 N.m


seat retaining cross
member

REMOVAL

I - REMOVAL PREPARATION OPERATION


a Tilt:
- the rear bench seat base,
- the rear bench seatback.

SEAT WITH ISOFIX

133672
a Remove the bolt (2) .

133684
a Remove:
- the bolts (1) , 141653
- the ISOFIX seat retaining cross member. a Tilt the universal joint of the anti-release bolt.

76A-1
REAR SEAT FRAMES AND MECHANISMS
Rear bench seatback: Removal - Refitting 76A

133674 141654
a Unclip the rear bench seatback from the noise-redu- a Check the condition of the noise-reducing bearings
cing bearings. (4) .
a Remove the rear bench seatback at (3) .

Note:
REFITTING If a noise-reducing bearing has deteriorated,
replace the noise-reducing bearing with a new
I - REFITTING PREPARATION OPERATION one.

SEAT WITH ISOFIX II - REFITTING OPERATION FOR PART


a Always replace the bolts of the Isofix seat retaining CONCERNED
cross member.
a Refit the rear bench seatback.

a Tilt the universal joint in its housing.

a parts always to be replaced: Rear bench seat a Torque tighten the new bolts of the rear bench
seatback mounting on body (70,13,02,16). seatback (21 N.m) (2) .

III - FINAL OPERATION

SEAT WITH ISOFIX

a Refit the Isofix seat retaining cross member.

a Torque tighten the new bolts of the Isofix seat re-


taining cross member (21 N.m) (1) .

a Fold back:

- the rear bench seatback,

- the rear bench seat base.

76A-2
REAR SEAT FRAMES AND MECHANISMS
Rear bench seat base: Removal - Refitting 76A
REMOVAL REFITTING

OPERATION FOR REMOVAL OF PART REFITTING OPERATION FOR PART CONCERNED


CONCERNED
a Refit the rear bench seat base.

141655
a Tilt the rear bench seat base (1) .

133671
a Put the rear bench seat base in the "half-way" posi-
tion as illustrated above.
a Remove the rear bench seat base at (2) .

76A-3
REAR SEAT FRAMES AND MECHANISMS
Rear bench seat mechanism: Removal - Refitting 76A
REAR BENCH SEAT
II - OPERATION FOR REMOVAL OF PART
Essential special tooling CONCERNED
Car. 1363 Set of trim removal levers.
1 - Rear bench seatback unlocking control

Tightening torquesm

rear bench seatback 21 N.m


striker panel nuts

REMOVAL

I - REMOVAL PREPARATION OPERATION

1 - Rear bench seatback unlocking control


a Remove:
- the rear bench seatback (see 76A, Rear seat fra-
mes and mechanisms, Rear bench seatback:
Removal - Refitting, page 76A-1) ,
- the rear bench seatback trim partially (see 78A,
Rear seat trim, Rear bench seat single unit
seatback trim: Removal - Refitting, page 78A-5) 141656
.

2 - Rear bench seatback striker panel


a Tilt the rear bench seatback.

133750
a Unclip the rear bench seatback unlocking control at
(1) using the tool (Car. 1363).

76A-4
REAR SEAT FRAMES AND MECHANISMS
Rear bench seat mechanism: Removal - Refitting 76A
REAR BENCH SEAT
2 - Rear bench seatback striker panel II - FINAL OPERATION

1 - Rear bench seatback unlocking control


a Refit:
- the rear bench seat seatback trim (see 78A, Rear
seat trim, Rear bench seat single unit seatback
trim: Removal - Refitting, page 78A-5) ,
- the rear bench seatback (see 76A, Rear seat fra-
mes and mechanisms, Rear bench seatback:
Removal - Refitting, page 76A-1) .

2 - Rear bench seatback striker panel


a Pull down the rear bench seatback.
a Carry out a function test.

133573
a Remove:
- the nuts of the rear bench seatback striker panel
(2) ,
- the striker panels of the rear bench seatback.

Note:
The locks of the rear bench seatback are welded
onto the frame. The Parts Department does not
sell the locks separately.

REFITTING

I - REFITTING OPERATION FOR PART


CONCERNED

1 - Rear bench seatback unlocking control


a Clip on the rear bench seatback unlocking control

2 - Rear bench seatback striker panel


a Refit the striker panels of the rear bench seatback.
a Torque tighten the rear bench seatback striker pa-
nel nuts (21 N.m).

76A-5
FRONT SEAT TRIM
Front seat base trim: Removal - Refitting 77A
a Remove:
Essential special tooling
- the compete front seat (see 75A, Front seat fra-
Car. 1363 Set of trim removal levers. mes and mechanisms, Complete front seat: Re-
moval - Refitting, page 75A-13) ,
Car. 1521 Clip crimping pliers.
- the front seat lower casings (see 77A, Front seat
Essential equipment trim, Front seat lower cover: Removal - Refit-
ting, page 77A-7) .
diagnostic tool

FRONT SIDE AIRBAG


a

IMPORTANT
Consult the safety and cleanliness advice and
operation recommendations before carrying out
any repair (see Airbag and Pretensioners: Pre-
cautions for repair) (88C, Airbags and preten-
sioners).

IMPORTANT
To avoid any risk of triggering when working on
or near a pyrotechnic component (airbags or pre-
tensioners), lock the airbag computer using the
diagnostic tool.
When this function is activated, all the trigger
lines are inhibited and the airbag warning light on 133590
the instrument panel lights up continuously (igni- a Unclip:
tion on).
- the trim using the tool (Car. 1363),

- the front seatback angle control.


IMPORTANT
Never handle the pyrotechnic systems (preten-
sioners or airbags) near to a source of heat or
naked flame - they may be triggered.

REMOVAL

I - REMOVAL PREPARATION OPERATION

FRONT SIDE AIRBAG


a Lock the airbag computer using the diagnostic tool
(see Fault finding - Replacement of components)
(88C, Airbags and pretensioners).
a Disconnect the battery (see Battery : Removal -
Refitting) (80A, Battery).
133921

a Cut the clips on the front seatback trim (1) .

77A-1
FRONT SEAT TRIM
Front seat base trim: Removal - Refitting 77A

141658
a Cut the clips on the front seatback trim (2) .

II - OPERATION FOR REMOVAL OF PART


CONCERNED
133735

FRONT SEAT WITH HEATING a Cut the clips on the front seat base trim (4) .

DRIVER HEIGHT ADJUSTER

133731
a Disconnect the connector (3) .
133737
a Remove the clips from the front seat base trim (5)
using the tool (Car. 1363).

77A-2
FRONT SEAT TRIM
Front seat base trim: Removal - Refitting 77A
FIXED SUBFRAME

133938
a Remove the « foam - trim » assembly from the front
141657
seat base (8) .
a Remove the clip (5) from the front seat base trim
using the tool (Car. 1363) (on each side).

133730

a Partially lift the front seat base trim (9) .


a Cut the clips on the front seat base trim (9) .
a Remove the front seat base trim.
133736
a Cut the clips on the front seat base trim (6) .
REFITTING
a Remove the front seat base trim from the retaining
sections (7) .
I - REFITTING PREPARATION OPERATION
a parts always to be replaced: Seat trim clip (70,10,
02,19).

77A-3
FRONT SEAT TRIM
Front seat base trim: Removal - Refitting 77A
II - REFITTING OPERATION FOR PART
CONCERNED

a Refit the front seat base trim.

a Fit new clips on the seat trim (9) using the tool (Car.
1521).

a Refit the « foam - trim » assembly to the front seat


base (8) .

a Fit the front seat base trim on the retaining sections


(7) .

a Fit the new clips on the seat trims (6) using the tool
(Car. 1521).

a Refit the clips (5) .

a Fit new clips on the seat trim (4) and (1) using the
tool (Car. 1521).

FRONT SEAT WITH HEATING

a Connect the connector (3) .

III - FINAL OPERATION

a Refit:

- the front seatback angle control,

- the front seat lower casings (see 77A, Front seat


trim, Front seat lower cover: Removal - Refit-
ting, page 77A-7) ,

- the entire front seat (see 75A, Front seat frames


and mechanisms, Complete front seat: Remo-
val - Refitting, page 75A-13) .

FRONT SIDE AIRBAG

a Connect the battery (see Battery : Removal - Refit-


ting) (80A, Battery).

a Unlock the airbag computer using the diagnostic


tool (see Fault finding - Replacement of compo-
nents) (88C, Airbags and pretensioners).

77A-4
FRONT SEAT TRIM
Front seatback trim: Removal - Refitting 77A
a Remove:
Essential special tooling
- the compete front seat (see 75A, Front seat fra-
Car. 1521 Clip crimping pliers. mes and mechanisms, Complete front seat: Re-
moval - Refitting, page 75A-13) ,
Essential equipment - the front seat lower casings (see 77A, Front seat
trim, Front seat lower cover: Removal - Refit-
diagnostic tool ting, page 77A-7) ,
- the front seat headrest (see 79A, Seat compo-
FRONT SIDE AIRBAG nents, Front headrest: Removal - Refitting,
page 79A-1) ,
a
- the front seat headrest guides (see 79A, Seat
IMPORTANT components, Front seat headrest guide: Remo-
Consult the safety and cleanliness advice and val - Refitting, page 79A-2) .
operation recommendations before carrying out
any repair (see Airbag and Pretensioners: Pre- II - OPERATION FOR REMOVAL OF PART
cautions for repair) (88C, Airbags and preten- CONCERNED
sioners).

IMPORTANT
To avoid any risk of triggering when working on
or near a pyrotechnic component (airbags or pre-
tensioners), lock the airbag computer using the
diagnostic tool.
When this function is activated, all the trigger
lines are inhibited and the airbag warning light on
the instrument panel lights up continuously (igni-
tion on).

IMPORTANT
Never handle the pyrotechnic systems (preten-
sioners or airbags) near to a source of heat or
naked flame - they may be triggered.

133921
a Cut the clips on the front seatback trim (1) .

REMOVAL

I - REMOVAL PREPARATION OPERATION

FRONT SIDE AIRBAG

a Lock the airbag computer using the diagnostic tool


(see Fault finding - Replacement of components)
(88C, Airbags and pretensioners).

a Disconnect the battery (see Battery : Removal -


Refitting) (80A, Battery).

77A-5
FRONT SEAT TRIM
Front seatback trim: Removal - Refitting 77A
REFITTING

I - REFITTING PREPARATION OPERATION


a parts always to be replaced: Seat trim clip (70,10,
02,19).

FRONT SIDE AIRBAG


a

Note:
For seats equipped with a chest-level side air-
bag, ONLY use second generation seatback trim
141658 clips (part number 77 01 047 751).
a Cut the clips on the front seatback trim (2) .

II - REFITTING OPERATION FOR PART


CONCERNED
a Refit:
- partially remove the front seat seatback trim,
- new clips on the seatback trim using the tool (Car.
1521).

III - FINAL OPERATION


a Refit:
141659
- the front seat headrest guides (see 79A, Seat
components, Front seat headrest guide: Remo-
val - Refitting, page 79A-2) ,
- the front seat headrest (see 79A, Seat compo-
nents, Front headrest: Removal - Refitting,
page 79A-1) ,
- the front seat lower casings (see 77A, Front seat
trim, Front seat lower cover: Removal - Refit-
ting, page 77A-7) ,
- the entire front seat (see 75A, Front seat frames
and mechanisms, Complete front seat: Remo-
val - Refitting, page 75A-13) .

141765
FRONT SIDE AIRBAG
a Lift the front seatback trim and cut the clips (3) as
necessary. a Connect the battery (see Battery : Removal - Refit-
ting) (80A, Battery).
a Cut the clips on the front seatback trim (3) .
a Unlock the airbag computer using the diagnostic
a Remove the front seatback trim. tool (see Fault finding - Replacement of compo-
nents) (88C, Airbags and pretensioners).

77A-6
FRONT SEAT TRIM
Front seat lower cover: Removal - Refitting 77A
2 - Front seat base exterior casing

Note:
It is not necessary to remove the front seats in
order to remove the front seat base casings.

REMOVAL

OPERATION FOR REMOVAL OF PART


CONCERNED

1 - Front seat base interior casing

141652
a Remove the bolt (4) .

141651
a Remove the bolt (1) .

141652
a Remove the front seat base exterior casing at (5)
and (6) .

141651
a Remove the front seat base interior casing at (2) and
(3) .

77A-7
FRONT SEAT TRIM
Front seat lower cover: Removal - Refitting 77A
FRONT SEAT WITH HEATING

133587
a Disconnect the connector (7) from the front seat
heated pad.

REFITTING

REFITTING OPERATION FOR PART CONCERNED

1 - Front seat base interior casing


a Refit the front seat interior casing.

2 - Front seat base exterior casing

FRONT SEAT WITH HEATING


a Connect the connector for the front seat heated pad
(7) .

a Refit the front seat base exterior casing.

77A-8
REAR SEAT TRIM
Rear bench seat base trim: Removal - Refitting 78A
Essential special tooling

Car. 1521 Clip crimping pliers.

REMOVAL

I - REMOVAL PREPARATION OPERATION


a Remove the rear bench seat base (see 76A, Rear
seat frames and mechanisms, Rear bench seat
base: Removal - Refitting, page 76A-3) .

78A-1
REAR SEAT TRIM
Rear bench seat base trim: Removal - Refitting 78A
II - OPERATION FOR REMOVAL OF PART
CONCERNED

SEAT WITH ISOFIX

141641
a Cut the seat trim clips (1) .
a Remove the rear bench seat base « foam - trim »
assembly.
141638

141639

141640

78A-2
REAR SEAT TRIM
Rear bench seat base trim: Removal - Refitting 78A
SEAT WITHOUT ISOFIX

141645
a Cut the seat trim clips (1) .
141642 a Remove the rear bench seat base « foam - trim »
assembly.

141643

141644

78A-3
REAR SEAT TRIM
Rear bench seat base trim: Removal - Refitting 78A
REFITTING

I - REFITTING PREPARATION OPERATION


a parts always to be replaced: Seat trim clip (70,10,
02,19).
a Recover all the metal residues of the seat trim clips.

II - REFITTING OPERATION FOR PART


CONCERNED
a Refit:
- the rear bench seat base trim partially,
- new clips on the seat trim using the (Car. 1521) (2)
,
- the rear bench seat base « foam - trim » assembly,
- new clips (1) on the seat trim.

133751 III - FINAL OPERATION


a Refit the rear bench seat base (see 76A, Rear seat
frames and mechanisms, Rear bench seat base:
Removal - Refitting, page 76A-3) .

141660

141661

a Partially remove the rear bench seat base trim.

a Cut the seat trim clips (2) .


a Remove the rear bench seat base trim.

78A-4
REAR SEAT TRIM
Rear bench seat single unit seatback trim: Removal - Refitting 78A
Essential special tooling

Car. 1363 Set of trim removal levers.

Car. 1521 Clip crimping pliers.

REMOVAL

I - REMOVAL PREPARATION OPERATION


a Remove:
- the rear bench seatback (see 76A, Rear seat fra-
mes and mechanisms, Rear bench seatback:
Removal - Refitting, page 76A-1) ,
- the rear bench seat headrests.

II - OPERATION FOR REMOVAL OF PART


CONCERNED
133750

133754
a Open the zip fasteners (1) . 141656

a Unclip the clips (2) using the tool (Car. 1363). a Unclip the rear bench seatback unlocking control at
(3) using the tool (Car. 1363).
a Cut the seat trim clips.

78A-5
REAR SEAT TRIM
Rear bench seat single unit seatback trim: Removal - Refitting 78A

141662

108479
a Unclip the rear bench seat headrest guides at (4)
using two flat-blade screwdrivers.
a Remove the rear bench seat headrest guides.

141754

133755 141663
a Cut the seat trim clips (5) . a Cut the seat trim clips (6) , (7) , and (8) .
a Remove the rear bench seatback « trim - foam » as- a Remove the trim from the seatback of the single unit
sembly. rear bench seat.

78A-6
REAR SEAT TRIM
Rear bench seat single unit seatback trim: Removal - Refitting 78A
REFITTING

I - REFITTING PREPARATION OPERATION


a parts always to be replaced: Seat trim clip (70,10,
02,19).
a Recover all the metal residues of the seat trim clips.

II - REFITTING OPERATION FOR PART


CONCERNED
a Refit:
- the trim for the seatback of the rear bench seat sin-
gle unit partially.
- new clips (8) , (7) , and (6) on the seat trim using
the tool (Car. 1521),
- the rear bench seat « trim - foam » assembly,
- new clips (5) on the seat trim.
a Clip:
- the rear bench seat headrest guides,
- the rear bench seat locking mechanisms,
- the clips (2) .
a Close the zip fasteners.

III - FINAL OPERATION


a Refit:
- the rear bench seat headrests,
- the rear bench seatback (see 76A, Rear seat fra-
mes and mechanisms, Rear bench seatback:
Removal - Refitting, page 76A-1) .

78A-7
SEAT COMPONENTS
Front headrest: Removal - Refitting 79A
REMOVAL REFITTING

OPERATION FOR REMOVAL OF PART I - REFITTING PREPARATION OPERATION


CONCERNED

141797
a

IMPORTANT
Do not swap the positions of the headrest gui-
des.
141647 Ensure that each headrest guide is correctly
positioned on the front seatback frame.
Right-hand side: headrest guide with big unloc-
king button,
Left-hand side: headrest guide with small unloc-
king button.

a Check the each headrest guide is correctly positio-


ned on the front seatback frame.

II - REFITTING OPERATION FOR PART


CONCERNED
a Refit the front headrest fully into the guides.
a Carry out a function test.

IMPORTANT
To prevent the headrest coming away from the
guide during a collision, check that headrest
guide locking system is functioning correctly.
133680
a Press the headrest guide unlocking buttons (1) .
a Remove the front headrest at (2) .

79A-1
SEAT COMPONENTS
Front seat headrest guide: Removal - Refitting 79A
REMOVAL II - OPERATION FOR REMOVAL OF PART
CONCERNED

I - REMOVAL PREPARATION OPERATION


a Remove the front headrest (see 79A, Seat compo-
nents, Front headrest: Removal - Refitting, page
79A-1) .

Note:
The headrest guides can be removed without
removing the front seatback trim.

141646

108479
a Partially detach the front seatback trim in order to
access the clips of the headrest guides.
a Unclip the front seat headrest guides (1) using a flat-
blade screwdriver at (2) .
a Remove the front seat headrest guides.

79A-2
SEAT COMPONENTS
Front seat headrest guide: Removal - Refitting 79A
REFITTING

I - REFITTING OPERATION FOR PART


CONCERNED

141797

IMPORTANT
Do not swap the positions of the headrest gui-
des.
Ensure that each headrest guide is correctly
positioned on the front seatback frame.
Right-hand side: headrest guide with big unloc-
king button,
Left-hand side: headrest guide with small unloc-
king button.

a Clip the headrest guides fully into the seatback fra-


me.

a Check that the headrest guides are secure on the


seatback frame.

II - FINAL OPERATION

a Refit the front headrest (see 79A, Seat compo-


nents, Front headrest: Removal - Refitting, page
79A-1) .

a Carry out a function test.

IMPORTANT
To prevent the headrest coming away from the
guide during a collision, check that headrest
guide locking system is functioning correctly.

79A-3
SEAT COMPONENTS
Heated seat cover: Removal - Refitting 79A
FRONT SEAT WITH HEATING
a Remove:
Essential equipment - the compete front seat (see 75A, Front seat fra-
mes and mechanisms, Complete front seat: Re-
diagnostic tool moval - Refitting, page 75A-13) ,
- the front seat base casings (see 77A, Front seat
trim, Front seat lower cover: Removal - Refit-
FRONT SIDE AIRBAG ting, page 77A-7) ,
a - the front seat headrest (see 79A, Seat compo-
nents, Front headrest: Removal - Refitting,
IMPORTANT page 79A-1) ,
To avoid any risk of damaging the systems, apply
- the front seat headrest guides (see 79A, Seat
the safety and cleanliness instructions and ope-
components, Front seat headrest guide: Remo-
ration recommendations before carrying out the
val - Refitting, page 79A-2) ,
repair (see Airbag and Pretensioners: Precau-
tions for repair) (88C, Airbag and pretensio- - the front seat base trim (see 77A, Front seat trim,
ners). Front seat base trim: Removal - Refitting, page
77A-1) ,
- or the front seatback trim (see 77A, Front seat
IMPORTANT trim, Front seatback trim: Removal - Refitting,
To avoid any risk of triggering when working on page 77A-5) .
or near a pyrotechnic component (airbags or pre-
tensioners), lock the airbag computer using the
diagnostic tool.
When this function is activated, all the trigger
lines are inhibited and the airbag warning light on
the instrument panel lights up continuously (igni-
tion on).

IMPORTANT
Never handle the pyrotechnic systems (preten-
sioners or airbags) near to a source of heat or
naked flame - they may be triggered.

REMOVAL

I - REMOVAL PREPARATION OPERATION

FRONT SIDE AIRBAG

a Lock the airbag computer using the tool diagnostic


tool (see Fault finding - Replacement of compo-
nents) (88C, Airbags and pretensioners).

a Disconnect the battery (see Battery : Removal -


Refitting) (80A, Battery).

79A-4
SEAT COMPONENTS
Heated seat cover: Removal - Refitting 79A
FRONT SEAT WITH HEATING
II - OPERATION FOR REMOVAL OF PART REFITTING
CONCERNED

I - REFITTING PREPARATION OPERATION


Front seatback heated pad
a

Note:
Check the condition of the foam of the front seat
base and front seatback. If it has deteriorated,
replace the foam.

II - REFITTING OPERATION FOR PART


CONCERNED

a Remove the protective film from the adhesive of the


heated pad.

a Bond the heated pad.


a Refit the « foam - heated pad » assembly on the
front seat frame.

a Connect the heated pad connector.

a Partially refit the complete front seat (see 75A,


133734 Front seat frames and mechanisms, Complete
front seat: Removal - Refitting, page 75A-13) .
Front seat base heated pad a Connect the battery (see Battery : Removal - Refit-
ting) (80A, Battery).
a Carry out a function test.

a Disconnect the battery (see Battery : Removal -


Refitting) (80A, Battery).

a Remove the complete front seat (see 75A, Front


seat frames and mechanisms, Complete front
seat: Removal - Refitting, page 75A-13) .

a Disconnect the heated pad connector.

III - FINAL OPERATION


a Refit:

- the front seatback trim (see 77A, Front seat trim,


Front seatback trim: Removal - Refitting, page
77A-5) ,

- or the front seat base trim (see 77A, Front seat


133733
trim, Front seat base trim: Removal - Refitting,
a Disconnect the heated pad connector. page 77A-1) ,

a Detach the heated pad. - the front seat headrest guides (see 79A, Seat
components, Front seat headrest guide: Remo-
val - Refitting, page 79A-2) ,
WARNING
- the front seat headrest (see 79A, Seat compo-
To avoid any damage to the foam, detach the nents, Front headrest: Removal - Refitting,
heated pad carefully. page 79A-1) ,

79A-5
SEAT COMPONENTS
Heated seat cover: Removal - Refitting 79A
FRONT SEAT WITH HEATING
- the front seat lower casings (see 77A, Front seat
trim, Front seat lower cover: Removal - Refit-
ting, page 77A-7) ,
- the entire front seat (see 75A, Front seat frames
and mechanisms, Complete front seat: Remo-
val - Refitting, page 75A-13) .

FRONT SIDE AIRBAG


a Connect the battery (see Battery : Removal - Refit-
ting) (80A, Battery).
a Unlock the airbag computer using the tool diagnos-
tic tool (see Fault finding - Replacement of com-
ponents) (88C, Airbags and pretensioners).

79A-6

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