Removing And Installing

Fig 1: Remove/Install Backrest Cover And Padding Components

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1. Backrest Cover

   Removing

   -- Remove the seat. Refer to FRONT SEAT, REMOVING AND INSTALLING, RS BUCKET SEAT .

   -- Remove the backrest. Refer to FRONT BACKREST, REMOVING AND INSTALLING, BACKREST AND SEAT PAN, RS BUCKET SEAT .

   -- Remove both outer parts of belt guide. Refer to OUTER PART OF BELT GUIDE, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

   -- Pry grip channel at edge of backrest cover -1- all around out of guide at backrest -6-. Refer to Fig 2.

   -- in bending sections, grip channel is also secured using clips -3-, carefully remove clips.

   -- Carefully loosen seams of backrest cover from Velcro fastener at backrest cushion -4-.

   -- Disengage lower retaining strip at pneumatic block -5-.

   -- Remove backrest cover.

   Installing

   Install in reverse order of removal.

2. Belt Guide, Outer Part
   • Removing and installing. Refer to OUTER PART OF BELT GUIDE, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
3. Clips
   • Quantity: 8
   • For grip channel of backrest cover
   • Install in bend in backrest
4. Backrest Cushion

   Removing

   -- Remove backrest cover -1-.

   -- Disengage flaps for backrest bolster inflation adjustment -7- at retaining bracket of backrest. Refer to Fig 3.

   -- Disconnect pneumatic hose to backrest bolster inflation adjustment.

   -- Remove backrest cushion from backrest.

   Installing

   Install in reverse order of removal.

5. Pneumatic Block

   Removing

   -- Remove backrest cover -1-.

   -- Remove backrest cushion -4-.

   -- Carefully loosen bonding of pneumatic block from backrest.

   -- Swing pneumatic block toward front at upper edge.

   -- Free up electrical wiring harness.

   -- Remove pneumatic block.

   Installing

   Install in reverse order of removal.

   -- If necessary, replace double adhesive tape.

   • Pneumatic block assignment, refer to PNEUMATIC BLOCK ASSEMBLY OVERVIEW
6. Backrest
   • Removing and installing. Refer to FRONT BACKREST, REMOVING AND INSTALLING, BACKREST AND SEAT PAN, RS BUCKET SEAT .
7. Flap for Backrest Bolster Inflation Adjustment
   • Disengage, refer to Fig 3

Fig 2: Prying Grip Channel For Backrest Cover Out Of Guide

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-- Starting at bottom, pry backrest cover clamping strip out of guide on the backrest -arrow-, using for example, an awl ; lightly press together backrest Padding in order to release the backrest cover.

Fig 3: Disengaging Flap For Backrest Bolster Inflation Adjustment

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-- Swing backrest bolster inward -arrow A- and disengage flaps -1- for backrest bolster inflation adjustment at retaining bracket -3- of backrest -arrow B-.

-- Disconnect pneumatic hose -2- to backrest bolster inflation adjustment.

-- Remove backrest cushion from backrest.