Release Button

Special tools and workshop equipment required

Trim removal wedge 3409

Fig 1: Identifying Trim Removal Wedge 3409
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NOTE:

Removal and installation of the left button is described for a left 1/2 backrest. Removal and installation of the right button is the same.

Removing

Fig 2: Identifying Release Button, Removal

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-- Remove left or right trim. Refer to LEFT OR RIGHT TRIM .

-- Using Trim Removal Wedge3409, pry button -1- out of release -2-, beginning at back.

-- Beginning prying with the pins facing the center of the vehicle -arrow-.

-- Then pry pins facing in direction of vehicle exterior -arrow-.

Fig 3: Identifying Release Button Pins, Removal

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NOTE:

After prying rear pins out of release, leg spring -2- and rocker -3- disengage themselves from the button -1-.

-- Then pry front pin buttons out of release in the same sequence using the Trim Removal Wedge3409.

-- Remove button from rocker.

Installation

Fig 4: Identifying Release Button Components

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-- Slide button from behind onto rocker -2- and leg spring -3-.

-- Using trim removal wedge3409, engage left and right rear pins in release.

-- Using trim removal wedge3409, engage left and right front pins in release.

-- Make sure the leg spring is engaged correctly in the button.

-- Install left or right trim. Refer to LEFT OR RIGHT TRIM .