Installing the bottom rear panel on the front seat rear panel

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Check the snap-in lugs (1) and the guides (2) of the rear panel (3) for damage and replace as needed.

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Insert the rear panel (1) towards the top in this area (2), including the guides (3).

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Carry out the following steps in the specified order:
- Pull the right-hand rear panel towards the outside.
- Press the right rear panel towards the front and hold it.
- Pull the left-hand rear panel towards the outside.
- Press the left rear panel towards the front and center the rear panel.
Check the rear panel is securely positioned on the backrest frame.
Attach the expanding rivets (1).

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Follow-up work

Refer to INSTALLING THE TOP REAR PANEL ON THE FRONT SEAT REAR PANEL .