Seat Frame Trim Panel, Removing And Installing, Side Sill Side, Comfort Seat: Removing

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-- Move the front seat into its highest position.

-- Release the backrest cover tension bands -arrow- at the bottom of the seat pan.

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-- Reach behind the backrest cover -1- and forcefully press the side of it toward the rear to remove it from the backrest frame -arrow A-.

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-- Repeat the procedure on the opposite side -arrow B-.

-- Continue removing the backrest cover until the lower catches are released from the backrest frame -arrow C-.

-- Remove the expanding rivet -3-.

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-- Open the tab -1- using a flat-head screwdriver.

-- Detach the rear of the seat frame trim panel -2- at the bracket -arrow A-.

-- Unclip the set frame trim panel at the bracket and remove it upward -B arrows-.

-- Disconnect the connectors by pressing the release.

-- If necessary, remove the bolts -arrows- and remove the seat frame trim panel bracket -1-.

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