Install the backrest frame for the right rear seat backrest

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

Install the backrest frame for the rear seat backrest

Insert and position the backrest frame (1).

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Position the outer bearing (2).
Tighten down screw (1).

TIGHTENING TORQUES SPECIFICATION

Outer bearing to backrest frame
Screw	tightening torque	36 Nm

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Follow-up work

Refer to INSTALLING THE GUIDE SLEEVE FOR THE REAR HEAD RESTRAINT .
Refer to INSTALLING THE REAR PANEL ON THE REAR SEAT BACKREST ON THE RIGHT .
Refer to INSTALLING THE HEAD RESTRAINT AT THE REAR .
Refer to INSTALLING THE REAR SEAT BACKREST .
Refer to INSTALLING RIGHT BACKREST SIDE SECTION .