Installing the backrest frame (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.

NOTE: TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Different variants may be installed depending on the vehicle equipment.

Position and attach all the installed parts on the backrest frame (2) .
Position the backrest frame (2) correctly.
NOTE: The operations shown only for one side must be carried out on both sides.
Replace screws (1) .
Parts: Screws
Tighten down screws (1) .

TIGHTENING TORQUES SPECIFICATION

Seat frame to backrest frame (M CFRP bucket seat)
Screw Replace screw.	Tightening torque	38 Nm

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Follow-up work

Refer to INSTALLING THE BACKREST COVERING WITH THE CUSHION (M CFRP BUCKET SEAT) .
Refer to INSTALLING THE REAR APERTURE TRIM (M CFRP BUCKET SEAT) .
Refer to INSTALLING THE FRONT APERTURE TRIM (M CFRP BUCKET SEAT) .
Refer to INSTALLING THE EMBLEM IN THE BACKREST OF THE FRONT SEAT (M CFRP BUCKET SEAT) .
Refer to INSTALLING THE INSERTING FOR THE HEAD RESTRAINT (M CFRP BUCKET SEAT) .
Refer to INSTALLING THE INNER COVER ON THE FRONT SEAT .
Refer to INSTALLING OUTER COVER ON FRONT SEAT .
Refer to INSTALLING DRIVER'S SEAT .