Overview - Locking Mechanism, Backrest

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NOTE:

The Illustration Only Shows The Left 1/3 Section Of The Backrest. The Backrest Lock On The Right 2/3 Section Of The Backrest Is Similar.

Fig 1: Identifying Lock Overview

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Backrest Shell
Trim
- For locking
Locking Mechanism
- Removing and installing. Refer To REAR SEAT BACKREST LOCKING MECHANISM, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
Release Cable
- With handle for remote release
- To the connector station
- Removing and installing. Refer To RELEASE CABLE WITH REMOTE CONTROL UNLOCK HANDLE, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
Bolts
- 25 Nm
- 2 per retainer
Release Cable
- From the backrest lock to the connector station
- With retaining clip
- Removing and installing. Refer To RELEASE CABLE, REMOVING AND INSTALLING FROM CONNECTOR STATION RETAINER .
Connector Station
- For the cable with handle for the remote release
- For the cable from the lock to the backrest
Cable Tie
- Always replace
Retaining Clip
- Release cable delivery package