Removal & Installation: Removal

Remove the front seat outer shield cover.
(Refer to Front Seat - "FRONT SEAT SHIELD OUTER COVER ")
Remove the front seat shield inner cover.
(Refer to Front Seat - "FRONT SEAT SHIELD INNER COVER ")
Remove the headrest (A).
1. Press the hook in the direction of the arrow (1).
2. Remove the headrest (A) by pulling it in the direction of the arrow (2).
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Remove the front seat lower protector (A).

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Remove the front seat back board.
NOTE:
- Be careful not to break the retaining clip.
1. Pull the top of the seat back board after pressing the retaining clips from top to bottom using a remover.
2. Remove the front seat back board (A) as if lifting it from the bottom up.
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Clip position:

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Remove the seat back ventilation duct (A) by lifting it upwards.

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Disconnect the front seat heated wire connector (A).

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Remove the protectors (A) from the front seat back frame.

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Remove the headrest guides (A) by pulling it upward after pressing the lock pin in the direction of the arrows.

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Remove the front seat back assembly (A) from the front seat back frame.

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Remove the velcro tape (A) and hog ring clips (B) from the inside of the front seat back cover (C).
Remove the front seat back cover (A) from the front seat back pad.

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