Installing the rear aperture trim (M CFRP bucket seat)

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NOTE: RISK OF DAMAGE
Careless handling of tools and sharp-edged components .
Scratches, surface damage .

Protect working area.
Handle tools and components carefully.

Check

Check all detents on the rear aperture trim (1) for damage.

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Result

» A detent is damaged.

Measure
- Replace the rear aperture trim.
Correctly position the rear aperture trim (1) in the marked area in the backrest frame (2).

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Carefully clip in the rear aperture trim (1) in the marked area.

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Follow-up work

Refer to INSTALLING THE FRONT APERTURE TRIM (M CFRP BUCKET SEAT) .
Refer to REMOVING THE EMBLEM FROM THE BACKREST OF THE FRONT SEAT (M CFRP BUCKET SEAT) .
Refer to INSTALLING THE INSERT FOR THE HEAD RESTRAINT (M CFRP BUCKET SEAT) .