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To remove

  1. Move the passenger seat all the way forward and fold forward the backrest.
  2. Disconnect the negative battery terminal.
  3. Detach the belt force sensor connector at its anchor point on the floor.
    Fig 1: Illustration For Step 3-4
    G05065592Courtesy of SAAB-SCANIA OF AMERICA, INC.
  4. Remove the cover and seatbelt mounting from the seat.
  5. Remove the two rear retaining bolts from the seat.
    Fig 2: Illustration For Step 5 And 7
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  6. Tip the seat forward.
  7. Unplug the connector on the seat.
  8. Pull the seat back to unhook the mountings. Carefully remove the seat.
  9. Place the seat on a clean surface.
  10. Remove the protective cover for the side panel rear bolt and remove the bolt.
    Fig 3: Illustration For Step 10 And 12-13
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  11. Place the seat so that the bottom is easily accessible.
  12. Remove the backrest adjuster knob.
  13. Remove the front R-clip from the side panel.
  14. Pinch together the side panel clips with a suitable tool so that the side panel can be released.
    Fig 4: Illustration For Step 14-15
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  15. Remove the side panel by first undoing it from its front mounting and then sliding it back.
  16. Remove the seat cushion upholstery strips at the front, rear and sides.
    Fig 5: Illustration For Step 16-17
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  17. Unplug the seat heating connector.
  18. Carefully lift off the foam cushion with upholstery from the frame.
  19. Undo the attachment and remove the pressure sensor connector.
    Fig 6: Illustration For Step 19-20
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  20. Remove the control module connector.
  21. Unscrew the control module from the bracket.
    Fig 7: Illustration For Step 21-22
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  22. Unsnap the plate with silicone mat from the spring mat.
  23. Remove the bolts and extract the bracket from the seat frame.
    Fig 8: Identifying Bolts On Seat Frame
    G05065599Courtesy of SAAB-SCANIA OF AMERICA, INC.
  24. Lift off the bracket, plate and silicone mat as one unit.
  25. Detach the wiring harness from the spring mat (not the location of the cable ties).
    Fig 9: Illustration For Step 25-26
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  26. Remove the spring mat.
  27. Remove the upholstery from the foam cushion, see FRONT SEAT CUSHION UPHOLSTERY