Replacing the backrest frame

Preliminary work 

• Refer to REMOVING REAR SEAT BENCH .
• Refer to REMOVING LEFT AND RIGHT BACKREST SIDE SECTION .
• Refer to REMOVING REAR SEAT BACKREST .
• Refer to REMOVING THE FILLER PIECE .
• Refer to REMOVING THE BACKREST COVER WITH THE CUSHION .

• Loosen screw (1).
• Remove the outer bearing (2).

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• Release nuts (1).

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• Remove the retainer for the backrest release from the backrest frame (2).
• Replace the backrest frame (2).

  Parts:  Backrest frame

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• Correctly position the retainer for the backrest release on the backrest frame.

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• Tighten nuts (1).

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  NOTE: Perform the steps on the right and left side.
• Position the outer bearing (2).
• Tighten down screw (1).

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Follow-up work 

• Refer to INSTALLING THE BACKREST COVERING WITH THE CUSHION .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE FILLER PIECE .
• Refer to REMOVING REAR SEAT BACKREST .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE LEFT AND RIGHT BACKREST SIDE SECTION .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE REAR SEAT .