Overview - Backrest Release, Manual Standard Seat

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For clarity, the spring mat, four-way lumbar support and seat frame are not illustrated.

Fig 1: Entry Assistance, Seatback Release Assembly Overview

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Pin
- for the backrest release
- On both sides
- Backrest hinge component
Bracket
- For the backrest release cable
- Quantity: 2
- Release cable component
- Riveted to the backrest frame
Release Cable
- For the backrest release
- One piece
- Removing and Installing. Refer to BACKREST RELEASE CABLE, REMOVING AND INSTALLING, STANDARD SEAT/SPORT SEAT/SUPER SPORT SEAT .
- Adjusting. Refer to BACKREST RELEASE CABLE, ADJUSTING, STANDARD SEAT, SPORT SEAT, SUPER SPORT SEAT .
Bearing
- For the backrest release cable
- Release cable component
- Clipped to the backrest frame
Bracket
- For the backrest release
- For the backrest release cable
- Riveted to the backrest frame
- Removing and Installing. Refer to BACKREST RELEASE BRACKET, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
Connecting Cable
- For the backrest release
- Between the handle and bracket
- Engaged in the handle and bracket
- Removing and Installing. Refer to ENTRY ASSISTANCE CONNECTING CABLE, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
Handle
- With bracket (entry assistance)
- Removing and Installing. Refer to ENTRY ASSISTANCE HANDLE WITH BRACKET, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
Bolts
- 3.5 Nm
- Quantity: 2
Entry Assistance Trim
- Removing and Installing. Refer to ENTRY ASSISTANCE TRIM, REMOVING AND INSTALLING, POWER .
Button
- For entry assistance
- For power seats only
Bolt
- 3.5 Nm
Clip
- Quantity: 2
Cover
- For entry assistance
- Removing and Installing. Refer to ENTRY ASSISTANCE TRIM, REMOVING AND INSTALLING, MANUAL .
Support Plate
- Riveted to the backrest frame
- There are different versions for different equipment
  - Standard Seat
  - Comfort seat
  - Sport Seat
  - Super Sport Seat
- Allocation. Refer to the Parts Information.
- Removing and Installing. Refer to ENTRY ASSISTANCE SUPPORT PLATE, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
Rivet
- Quantity: 2
Backrest Frame