Backrest Release Cable, Removing And Installing, Standard Seat/Sport Seat/Super Sport Seat: Removing

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WARNING:

Follow all safety precautions when working with pyrotechnic components. Refer to SAFETY PRECAUTIONS .
Before handling pyrotechnic components (for example, disconnecting the connector), the person handling it must "discharge static electricity". For example, this can be done by briefly touching the door striker.

-- Remove The Front Seat:

Standard seat and sport seat (manual). Refer to FRONT SEAT, REMOVING AND INSTALLING, MANUAL .
Standard Seat, Power Sport Seat and Comfort Seat. Refer to POWER FRONT SEAT, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Attach the front seat to the :VAS6136 . Refer to FRONT SEAT, MOUNTING ON FIXTURE FOR SEAT REPAIR .

-- Remove the backrest cover. Refer to BACKREST COVER, REMOVING AND INSTALLING, TWO PIECE .

-- Remove the head restraints:

Refer to HEADREST, REMOVING AND INSTALLING, HEADREST WITH SLIDING LOCKING MECHANISM .
Refer to HEADREST, REMOVING AND INSTALLING, POWER HEADREST .

-- Remove the entry assistance trim. Refer to ENTRY ASSISTANCE TRIM, REMOVING AND INSTALLING, POWER .

-- Remove the cover with the front backrest padding. Refer to BACKREST COVER AND CUSHION, REMOVING AND INSTALLING, STANDARD/SPORT SEAT .

-- Remove the thorax airbag. Refer to FRONT THORAX AIRBAG WITH IGNITER, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

NOTE:

The Spring Mat Or Lumbar Support Does Not Need To Be Removed When Removing And Installing The Release Cables.

-- Remove the eyelets -3- from the pin -4- on both sides with pliers.

Fig 1: Removing Eyelets -3- From Pin -4- On Both Sides With Pliers

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WARNING:

Risk Of Eye Injury.

Wear Protective Eyewear!

-- Drill out the left and right rivets -2- and remove the bracket -1- from the backrest frame -5-.

-- Remove the entry assistance cover. Refer to ENTRY ASSISTANCE TRIM, REMOVING AND INSTALLING, MANUAL .

Fig 2: Unclipping End Of Release Cable

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-- Unclip the end of the release cable -2-.

-- Press the end of the release cable out of the bracket -1- in the direction of the -arrow-.

-- Unclip the bearing -1- from the backrest frame -2-.

Fig 3: Identifying Mount -1- From Backrest Frame -2

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-- Guide the end of the release cable through the mount opening in the backrest frame.

-- Cut the cable tie, if necessary, and remove the left and right cables from the backrest frame.