Replacing backrest cover for rear seat, center

Preliminary work needed: 

• Remove left BACKREST  for rear seat.
• Remove ARMREST .
• Remove REAR MIDDLE GUIDE SLEEVES  for head restraint
• Remove REAR PANEL  on center rear seat backrest

Removal: 

Unlock backrest for center rear seat (1) and remove from left backrest (2) in arrow direction.

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Insert plastic wedge from outside between trim and lock.

Carefully lever out trim from detent with plastic wedge in upward direction.

Remove trim upwards.

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Fold back cover (1) and underlying clips (2).

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Fold back the cover (1) and unclip the hook (2).

Remove seat cover (1).

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Installation: 

Lay on the cover (1) and clip in the hook (2).

Tighten cover completely (1) over backrest.

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Secure the clips (2).

Tighten cover (1) over backrest.

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Clip in trim from above.

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Make sure plastic bushing (1) is fitted correctly in the backrest frame.

The plastic bushing (1) must be retained in the backrest frame.

If applicable, clip the plastic bushing (1) in from the inside out.

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Unlock backrest for center rear seat (1) and remove from left backrest (2) in arrow direction.

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Required follow-up work: 

• Install REAR MIDDLE GUIDE SLEEVE  for head restraint
• Install the ARMREST .
• Install the REAR PANEL  on center rear seat backrest.
• Install left BACKREST  for rear seat