Removing backrest frame

Preliminary work

Refer to CHECKING THE FRONT SEAT FOR DAMAGE .
Refer to REMOVING DRIVER'S SEAT .
Refer to FOR CONTINUING WORK ON THE FRONT SEAT: MOUNTING THE FRONT SEAT ON THE UNIVERSAL SEAT MOUNTING AND CONNECTING WITH THE WIRING HARNESS IF NECESSARY .
Refer to REMOVING THE REAR PANEL ON THE FRONT SEAT BACKREST .
Refer to REMOVING THE HEAD RESTRAINT .
Refer to REMOVING THE BACKREST COVER WITH THE UPHOLSTERY FOR THE FRONT SEAT .
Refer to REMOVING THE DRIVE MOTOR FOR THE HEADREST HEIGHT ADJUSTER .

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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