Rear cover

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Move front seat as far forward as possible.

Press retaining lugs of cover with screwdriver downwards and carefully lift off sideways from seat rail
Press locking tab
Simultaneously detach cover

Fig 1: Disconnecting Seat Rails Rear Cover

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Overview of rear cover.

Installation note:

Retaining lugs must not be damaged.

Fig 2: Locating Retaining Lugs

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