REP-TAT-P-5218-01 Removing the backrest covering
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Preliminary work
Remove FRONT SEAT
Remove INNER COVER
Remove the COVER for backrest adjustment
Remove the STEERING LEVER for backrest adjustment
Remove the LEVER for seat height adjustment
Remove the OUTER COVER on the front seat
Remove the THIGH SUPPORT on the front seat
Remove SEAT COVER WITH CUSHION
Remove TRIM for backrest release
Remove the REAR PANEL from the front seat backrest
Remove the TRIM at the bottom of the aperture
Remove SIDE AIRBAG from front seat
Remove the BACKREST COVER with the cushion
- Release all the clamps on the marked trim wires.
- Release all the clamps on the marked trim wires.
- Remove the backrest cover from the upholstery.
- Remove any remaining clamp chips from the backrest cover and the cushion.