Installing covering for the front backrest frame

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Fig 1: Installing Covering For Front Backrest Frame - As Of MY 1997-2002 (Steps 1-4)

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FRONT BACKREST FRAME COVERING INSTALLING PROCEDURE - AS OF MY 1997-2002 (STEPS 1-4)

No.	Procedure	Instructions
1	Positioning foam part	Positioning foam part on the backrest frame.
2	Installing backrest covering	Fit the backrest covering onto the backrest frame. Press the covering bead -7-8- . See Fig 1 .
3	Fitting the backrest covering at rear	Press the connection of the backrest covering into the backrest shell at the rear -9- . See Fig 1 .
4	Folding over the side bolsters	Screw in the connection -11-direction of arrow- . See Fig 1 .

Fig 2: Installing Covering For Front Backrest Frame - As Of MY 1997-2002 (Steps 5-8)

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FRONT BACKREST FRAME COVERING INSTALLING PROCEDURE - AS OF MY 1997-2002 (STEPS 5-8)

No.	Procedure	Instructions
5a	Closing side bolster closure, new status	Engage the side bolster closure -10- . See Fig 2 .
5b	Closing side bolster closure, old status	Join both side bolster closures -10- . See Fig 2 .
6	Installing clothes hook	Position the clothes hook -6-5- . See Fig 2 .
7	Installing release lever	Inset the collar -4-3- . See Fig 2 .
8	Installing backrest cover	Insert the side backrest cover -2-1- . See Fig 2 .
	Installing the backrest centre strip	See INSTALLING THE BACKREST CENTRE STRIP .
CAUTION: Danger of material damage if excessive heat is applied! If creases form, only short partial warming with the hot-air gun is permissible. The hot-air temperature of approx. 50 degrees Celsius (122 Fahrenheit) must always be observed.
	Remedying creases in the backrest cover	If creases form in the areas of the backrest cover, heat them partially with the hot-air gun.