Removing Front Seat Trim

Fig 1: Identifying Front Seat Trim

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Fig 2: Identifying Front Seat Trim Cover

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Move front seat forward until fastening screws of front trim are accessible.
Pull out seat belt cap at the front side -Arrow A- and take out to the front -Arrow B- .

Fig 3: Pulling Out Seat Belt Cap
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Unscrew fastening screws -arrows- .

Fig 4: Locating Front Seat Trim Fastening Screw
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Fold trim outward -Arrow A- .

Fig 5: Folding Trim
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Unlock the two connectors -Arrow B- and remove from the seat adjustment switch -Arrows C- .

Fig 6: Removing Seat Adjustment Switch
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Information
- The number of plugs can vary, depending on the equipment.
Detach backrest cover on the outer side trim -Arrow A- .

Fig 7: Detaching Backrest Cover On Outer Side Trim
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Push pins of expanding clips -B- out towards the inside and remove the expanding clips.

Fig 8: Removing Expanding Clips
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Pull outer side trim off belt guide.

Fig 9: Pulling Outer Side Trim Off Belt Guide
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Information
- If the retaining bracket becomes loose from the side trim during removal, it must be refitted to the side trim for installation.
Detach backrest cover on the inner side trim -Arrow A- .

Fig 10: Detaching Backrest Cover On Inner Side Trim
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Push pins of expanding clips -B- out towards the inside and remove the expanding clips.

Fig 11: Removing Expanding Clips
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Release inner trim at front using a commercially available screwdriver -Arrow A- .

Fig 12: Releasing Inner Trim At Front Using Screwdriver
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Pull trim at bottom outward -Arrow B- and lift it up and out -Arrow C- .

Fig 13: Pulling Trim At Bottom
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