Component Tests and General Diagnostics

Whiplash Unit, Checking

NOTE: The illustrations in this service information are used for different model years and/or models. Some variation may occur. However, the essential information in the illustrations is always correct.

Method content

This method consists of:
- Whiplash unit, checking:Non-reclining seat
- Whiplash unit, checking: Reclining seat.

Non-reclining seat

Checking non-reclining seat







Run/push ahead the seat.

Raise the seat maximally at the trailing edge Remove the screw on the inside at the side panel's leading edge (1).

Pull the side panel straight up at the trailing edge (2).

Fold aside the side panel.







Loosen the seatbelt from the seatbelt fitting by pressing in the catch.

Remove:







- the screw
- the protective cover.

Check the whiplash unit by the rivet on the side of the seat.

If there is no visible space between the rivet and the fitting, then the whiplash unit is functional.







Install in the reverse order.







If there is a visible space between the rivet and the fitting, then the whiplash elements on both sides of the seat shall be replaced acc. to: Whiplash unit, replacing.

Reclining seat

Checking reclining seat







Run/push the seat to its rearmost position.

Run/screw the seat to its forward position.

Fold the seat back completely forward.

Run/screw the seat back backwards so that the seat rises at the trailing edge.







Check the whiplash unit by the rivet in the seat's trailing edge.

If there is no visible space between the rivet and the fitting, then the whiplash unit is functional.

Install in the reverse order.







If there is a visible space between the rivet and the fitting, then the whiplash elements on both sides of the seat shall be replaced acc. to: Whiplash unit, replacing.