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Backrest Release Mount, Removing And Installing: Removing

WARNING:
  • Follow all safety precautions when working on pyrotechnic components. Refer to SAFETY PRECAUTIONS WHEN WORKING WITH PYROTECHNIC COMPONENTS .
  • Before handling pyrotechnic components (for example, disconnecting the connector), the person handling it must "discharge static electricity". For example, this can be done by briefly touching the door striker.

-- Remove the front seat. Refer to FRONT SEAT, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Fasten the front seat on the :VAS6136  . Refer to FRONT SEAT, MOUNTING ON FIXTURE FOR SEAT REPAIR .

-- Remove the backrest release trim. Refer to BACKREST RELEASE TRIM, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Remove the backrest seat cover and cushion. Refer to BACKREST COVER AND CUSHION, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Standard seat/sport seat: remove the backrest release. Refer to BACKREST RELEASE, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Super-sport seat: remove the bolts -1-, disengage the bracket -2- from the backrest release and remove.

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-- Pry the release cable -1- from the backrest release bearing with a screwdriver in the direction of the -arrow-.

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-- Disengage the connecting cable from the bearing.

WARNING:

Risk Of Eye Injury.

  • Wear Protective Eyewear!

-- Drill out the rivets -2- from the backrest frame.

-- Remove the backrest release bearing -3- from the backrest frame.