Removing backrest frame

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Preliminary work

Refer to CHECKING THE FRONT SEAT FOR DAMAGE .
Refer to REMOVING THE FRONT STRAP FITTING .
Refer to REMOVING FRONT SEAT .
Refer to REMOVING THE OUTER COVER ON THE ELECTRICAL FRONT SEAT .
Refer to REMOVING OPERATING UNIT FOR SEAT ADJUSTMENT .
Refer to REMOVING THE SUPPORT FOR THE SWITCH COMBINATION FOR ADJUSTING THE SEAT .
Refer to REMOVING INNER COVER FROM THE FRONT SEAT .
Refer to REMOVING THE TRIM PANELS FOR THE HATCH IN THE FRONT SEAT BACKREST .
Refer to REMOVING THE SIDE AIRBAG ON THE FRONT SEAT (ELECTRIC SEAT) .
Refer to REMOVING THE BACKREST COVER WITH THE CUSHION .

NOTE: The operations shown only for one side must be carried out on both sides.

Loosen screws (1) .

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Remove the backrest frame (1) .
NOTE: TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Different variants may be installed depending on the vehicle equipment.
Detach all mounted parts from the backrest frame (1) .

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