Backrest Lock Actuating Link: Removing

-- Remove the seat. Refer to SEAT .

-- Mount the fixture for seat repairVAS 6136 on the engine and transmission holderVAS 6095.

-- Attach the front seat to the fixture for seat repairVAS 6136.

-- Remove backrest and front seat pan. Refer to FRONT BACKREST AND SEAT PAN .

-- Remove backrest cover. Refer to BACKREST COVER AND UPHOLSTERY .

-- Remove the bolts -arrows- from the seat belt guide inner part.

Fig 1: Identifying Bolts On Inner Part Of Belt Guide

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-- Remove belt guide inner part -1-.

-- Rotate inner part of belt guide and release retaining tabs -arrows-.

Fig 2: Rotating Inner Part Of Belt Guide And Releasing Retaining Tabs

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-- Remove cover -1-.

-- Remove the operating cable mounting bracket -3- on the seat belt guide inner part.

Fig 3: Disengaging Actuating Link In Direction Of Arrow

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-- Remove backrest lock release lever -2-.

-- Disengage actuating link -1- in direction of -arrow-.

-- Repeat work steps on opposite side.

-- Remove backrest cover and backrest frame. Refer to BACKREST COVER .

Fig 4: Backrest Cover, Backrest Frame And Screws

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-- Remove screws -3 and 4-.

-- Drill out the blind rivet -2- on the backrest frame mount -1- with a 6.0 mm drill bit.

-- Move the backrest frame mount to the side and remove the cable mounting bracket -2- on the backrest frame -3-.

Fig 5: Disengaging Actuating Link Eye At Backrest Lock Release Lever By Sliding Eye Forward

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-- Disengage actuating link eye -1- at backrest lock release lever -4- by sliding eye forward -arrow- and removing.

-- Remove actuating link upward from backrest frame.