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Old Oct 29, 2019 | 05:49 PM
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remove back shell from seat
Anyone know how to remove the back shell from the seats so you can get to the bladder motors etc.? The pages in the shop manual 1) just say "remove the shell" and 2) have a picture of a different seat.
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It appears no one on this site has ever done this before. Good luck!
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did you ever do this? I am wanting to attempt to repair the massaging and dynamic seats that has a pressure issue. The pump is fine, the air is leaking somewhere though.

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No i never did. Was content without the bladders working
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Originally Posted by ryanholi0
did you ever do this? I am wanting to attempt to repair the massaging and dynamic seats that has a pressure issue. The pump is fine, the air is leaking somewhere though.

Thanks!
Ryan

fairly easy to remove back cover
https://mbworld.org/forums/sl-class-...t-inflate.html

other threads which may be helpful
https://mbworld.org/forums/sl-class-...lfunction.html

https://mbworld.org/forums/sl-class-...t-working.html

Good Luck
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thanks for the links , good write up
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