Backrest Release Cable, Removing And Installing: Removing
- Follow all pyrotechnic components safety precautions, refer to PYROTECHNIC COMPONENTS SAFETY PRECAUTIONS .
- Before handling pyrotechnic components (for example, disconnecting the connector), the person handling it must "discharge static electricity". This can be done by touching the door striker, for example.
-- Remove the front seat, refer to FRONT SEAT, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
-- Fasten the front seat on the Engine/Transmission Holder - Seat Repair Fixture :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 backrest seat cover and cushion, refer to BACKREST COVER AND CUSHION, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
The spring mat or lumbar support does not need to be removed when removing and installing the release cables.
-- Using pliers, disengage the eyelet -3- from the pins -4- for the backrest release on both sides.
Risk of eye injury.
- Wear protective eyewear.
-- Drill out the rivets -2- on both sides and remove the bracket -1- from the backrest frame -5-.
-- Pry the release cable -1- from the backrest release bearing -2- with a screwdriver in the direction of the -arrow-.
-- Unclip the bracket -1- from the backrest frame -2-.
-- Guide out the end of the release cable through the mount opening in the backrest frame.
-- Separate the cable tie and remove the release cables from the backrest frame.