Removing the front aperture trim (M CFRP bucket seat)
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RISK OF DAMAGE
Damage of high-quality surfaces .
Plastic wedges can damage high-quality surfaces .
Damage of high-quality surfaces .
Plastic wedges can damage high-quality surfaces .
- Protect surfaces from damage.
NOTE:
RISK OF DAMAGE
Careless handling of tools and sharp-edged components .
Scratches, surface damage .
Careless handling of tools and sharp-edged components .
Scratches, surface damage .
- Protect working area.
- Handle tools and components carefully.
Preliminary work
- Refer to REMOVING THE INSERTING OF THE HEAD RESTRAINT (M CFRP BUCKET SEAT) .
- Refer to INSTALLING THE EMBLEM IN THE BACKREST OF THE FRONT SEAT (M CFRP BUCKET SEAT) .
NOTE:
RISK OF DAMAGE
Careless handling of tools and sharp-edged components .
Scratches, surface damage .
Careless handling of tools and sharp-edged components .
Scratches, surface damage .
- Protect working area.
- Handle tools and components carefully.
- Unclip backrest covering (1) carefully from backrest frame (2) in the marked area using a suitable tool.NOTE: To provide a better overview: Schematic diagram with partially hidden components.NOTE: Perform the steps on the left and right side.
- Fold the backrest covering (1) forward in the marked area.
- Unclip detents (2) carefully using a suitable tool.NOTE: To provide a better overview: Schematic diagram with partially hidden components.
- Unclip detents (1) carefully using a suitable tool.
- Remove the front aperture trim (2).