Backrest Cover, Removing And Installing: Installing

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Fig 1: Identifying Upper Backrest Crossmember -1-

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Install In Reverse Order Of Removal. Note the following:

-- Slide the upper retaining hooks -2- under the upper backrest crossmember -1-.

-- Tilt the backrest cover down and engage the side retaining tabs -3- and -5-.

-- Then engage the lower retaining hooks -4-.

-- Make sure the side retaining tabs engage correctly in the backrest frame and the lower retaining hooks are positioned completely over the backrest frame.

-- Press the backrest cover firmly into the areas marked with -arrows- in the direction of the backrest.

Fig 2: Backrest Cover

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-- Check if the backrest cover is correctly latched.

It must not be possible to move the backrest cover at the bottom.