Release Cable With Remote Control Unlock Handle, Removing And Installing: Removing

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-- Remove the bench seat. Refer To SEAT BENCH/SINGLE SEAT, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Remove the backrest. Refer To REAR SEAT BACKREST, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Remove the side trim panel. Refer To SIDE TRIM PANEL, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Remove the remote control unlock handle -1-. Refer To REMOTE CONTROL UNLOCK HANDLE, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

Fig 1: Release Cable With Remote Control Unlock Handle

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6 - Release Cable

-- Unclip the wiring clip -2-.

-- Remove the retainers -3- (quantity: 2) with the wiring harness.

-- Remove tabs -4- from stud bolts -5-.

-- Open cover -1- of connector station -2-.

Fig 2: Identifying Backrest

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-- Disengage control cable bracket -3-.

-- Disengage the release cable -4- at the coupling -5- and remove it.