Removing the rear seat and the rear seat backrest (not for the SA465 pass-through system)

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For the SA465 pass-through system: Fold rear seat backrest.
Remove rear seat bench

Remove rear seat bench
Unclip the rear seat in the area (1) upwards from the detents.
Unlock and disconnect the plug connections in area (2).
Remove the rear seat and thereby feed out the lower straps (3).

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Remove rear seat backrest
Loosen screws (1).
Detach the rear seat backrest (2) upwards out of the guides (3).
Feed out and remove the rear seat backrest (2) from the safety belt.

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