Removing rear panel on center rear seat backrest

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Precondition

Fold rear seat backrest towards front.

Carefully feed out the rear panel in the marked area (1) using a suitable tool.

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Release the hook and loop fastener (1) and feed out the backrest cover in direction of arrow.

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Use a suitable tool to feed out the backrest cover (1) all around the backrest frame.

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Remove the rear panel (1) from the rear seat backrest.

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