REP-TAT-P-5218-01 Remove the trim at the top of the aperture
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Preliminary work
Remove the TRIM at the bottom of the aperture
Remove the REAR PANEL from the front seat backrest
Remove TRIM for backrest release
- Unclip the trim (1) with special tool 2 298 505 from the detents (2) and feed out.