Side airbag guide, removing and installing

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Fig 1: Side Airbag Guide Remove/Install Components

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1 - Mount

2 - Backrest frame

3 - Clip

4 - Side airbag guide

Removing

Remove seat → Seat, assembly overview .
Remove backrest cover panel → Backrest cover panel, removing and installing .
Remove side airbag → Side airbag (sports seat, standard seat), removing and installing .
Press clip -3- together from inside of backrest frame - 2 -.

Pry out mount -1- from inside.
Remove side airbag guide -4-.

Installing

Install in reverse order of removal.