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Lumbar Bladder Replacement (First Design)

REMOVAL PROCEDURE
The first design lumbar bladders are serviced as a unit separately from the bolster bladders.

Lumbar Bladder Replacement: First Design - Removal Procedure:




1. Remove the seat.

Remove the seat cushion cover.

Lumbar Bladder Replacement: First Design - Removal Procedure:




2. Remove the seatback insert pillow.

Lumbar Bladder Replacement: First Design - Removal Procedure:




3. Disconnect the lumbar bladder hose connector from the pump.
4. Remove the lumbar bladders.
4.1. Slide the upper bladder slightly up.
4.2. Tuck the mounting tab under the bladder sleeve.
4.3. Slide the bladder down over the tab.
4.4. Repeat this procedure with the lower bladder.
5. Slide the air hoses from under the seatback cover.
6. Remove the bladders with hoses.

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE

Lumbar Bladder Replacement: First Design - Installation Procedure:




1. Install the lumbar bladder to the seatback.
1.1. Slide the lower bladder sleeve up over the mounting tab.
1.2. Pull the tab out over the bladder sleeve.
1.3. Slide the bladder slightly downward.
1.4. Repeat this procedure with the upper bladder.
2. Tuck the hoses under the corner of the seatback cover foam.
3. Connect the bladder hose connector to the pump.
4. Install the seat cushion cover.
5. Install the seatback insert pillow.

Lumbar Bladder Replacement: First Design - Installation Procedure:




6. Install the seat.