Removing lock for rear seat backrest

Precondition

Convertible top is open.
Convertible top flap is In open position.

Wind deflector is removed.

Rear seat backrest is folded.

NOTE: Description is for left component only. Procedure on the right side is identical.

Preliminary work

Refer to REMOVING THE INNER DOOR SILL COVER STRIP ON THE LEFT AND RIGHT .
Refer to REMOVING THE WINDOW CHANNEL STRIP AT REAR OUTER LEFT AND RIGHT .
Refer to REMOVING REAR SEAT BENCH .
Refer to REMOVING THE SEAT BELT FINISHER STRIP AT THE LEFT AND RIGHT .
Refer to REMOVING SIDE TRIM PANEL, REAR LEFT AND RIGHT .
Refer to REMOVING THE REAR HEAD RESTRAINT .
Refer to REMOVING THE TOP PARTITION PANEL TRIM PANEL .
Refer to REMOVING THE PANEL OF THE LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT PARTITION WALL .

Unclip the Bowden cable bracket (3).
Carefully detach the Bowden cable (1) from the lock for the back seat backrest (2).

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Loosen screws (1).
Removing the lock for the rear seat backrest (2).

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