Overview - Backrest Release

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Fig 1: Exploded View Of Backrest Release

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Bolt
- 4 Nm
Backrest Microswitch
- For the power adjustable seat
- Removing and Installing. Refer to MICRO SWITCH FOR BACKREST ADJUSTMENT, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
Rivet
- Quantity: 2
Release Cable
- Clip in the backrest frame
Release Cable
- For Standard/Sport seat
Backrest Release Handle
- For Standard/Sport seat
- Removing and Installing. Refer to BACKREST RELEASE, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
Bolt
- 3.5 Nm
Backrest Release Trim
- For Standard/Sport seat
- Removing and Installing. Refer to BACKREST RELEASE TRIM, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
- Press on until it engages audibly
Entry Assistance Button
- For the power adjustable seat
Backrest Release Pull Strap
- For the Super Sport seat
- Removing and Installing. Refer to BACKREST RELEASE, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
Backrest Release Trim
- For the Super Sport seat
- Removing and Installing. Refer to BACKREST RELEASE TRIM, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
- Press on until it engages audibly
Bracket
- For the pull strap
- For the Super Sport seat
- Removing and Installing. Refer to BACKREST RELEASE, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
Bolt
- 5 Nm
- Replace after removing.
Expanding Clip
Backrest Release Cable
- One piece
- Clip in the backrest frame
- Removing and Installing. Refer to BACKREST RELEASE, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .