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Necessary preliminary tasks

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NOTE: A 2nd person is required to help remove and install the backrest.

Unlock backrest and tilt forward.

Release screws (1).

Tightening torque 52 26 01AZ .

Fig 1: Identifying Screws
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  1. Raise backrests slightly
  2. Simultaneously pull left and right backrests by jerks and jolts out of center mount
  3. Remove backrests
Fig 2: Removing Backrests
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