Removing Cover For Front Middle Backrest

Fig 1: Identifying Front Middle Backrest Cover Installation Position

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Release rear cover.

Fig 2: Releasing Rear Cover
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1. 1.1. Carefully press the cover out of the backrest shell -1- using a plastic wedge -2- to disengage it from the clips -3- (-arrows- ).
Release cover at the front.

Fig 3: Releasing Front Cover
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1. 2.1. Press cover -1- together slightly at the sides -arrows B- and use a plastic wedge -3- to disengage the locking mechanism -inset- .
2. 2.2. Insert your hand in behind the top of the cover -1- and disengage it by pulling it up out of the backrest frame -2- (-arrow A- ).
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  Carefully disengage cover for front middle backrest. Do not bend the retaining hook.
Disconnect plug connections.

Fig 4: Disconnecting Plug Connections
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1. 3.1. Disconnect plug connections for backrest heating -1- (-arrows- ).
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  Mark plug connection assignment before disconnecting the plug connections.