1/3 backrest, removing and installing

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Fig 1: Identifying Screw, Clamp & Trim

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Removal:

Fold both backrests forward.
Unclip panels - 3 - from behind in - direction of arrow -, lever out through a hole from behind if necessary.
Unscrew bolt - 1 - and remove clamp - 2 -.

Tightening torques for bolt - 1 - : 10 Nm.

Fig 2: Identifying Backrest, Center Bracket, Fitting & Grommet

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Lift backrest - 1 - from center support - 2 - in direction of arrow - A - and detach from fitting - 3 - in - direction of arrow B -.

NOTE:

If the sleeve - 4 - of fitting is pulled out as well, attach it again.
Installing:

Installation is reverse of removal.

Fig 3: Identifying Screw, Clamp & Trim

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1 - Screw

2 - Clamp

3 - Trim

Fig 4: Identifying Backrest, Center Bracket, Fitting & Grommet

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1 - Backrest

2 - Center bracket

3 - Fitting

4 - Grommet