Remove rear seat backrest

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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.

When removing the rear seat backrest (1) , make sure that the backrest cover is not damaged by the floor panel (2) in the marked area.

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Release the screws (1) and remove the rear seat backrest (2) .

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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.

When installing rear seat backrest (1) , ensure that the backrest covering in the marked area is not damaged by floor panel (2) .

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Position rear seat backrest (2) .

Tighten the screws (1) .

TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

Outer bearing of the rear seat backrest to body
Oval-head screw	Tightening torque	42 Nm

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