Backrest Frame Trim, Removing And Installing: Removing

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-- Remove the backrest cover. Refer to BACKREST COVER, REMOVING AND INSTALLING, TWO PIECE .

-- Remove the backrest padding until the two retaining tabs -arrow A- and -arrow B- on the backrest frame trim -2- can be seen from behind.

Fig 1: Identifying Backrest Cover Panel

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-- Disengage the retaining tabs -arrow A- and -arrow B- on the backrest frame trim -2- at the backrest frame.

Fig 2: Disengage Retaining Tabs And Backrest Frame Trim

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-- Remove the backrest frame trim -2- upward from the backrest frame -1-.

Fig 3: Identifying Backrest Frame Trim Upward From Backrest Frame

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-- Disengage the lower seats -arrows- (quantity: 2) on the backrest frame.

-- Remove the backrest frame trim from the backrest frame.