Removing Front Seat Frame

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Fig 1: Identifying Front Seat Frame (Folding Sports Bucket Seat)

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Information

Only for passenger seat in USA/Canada vehicles.

Remove wire harness for AWS.
1. 1.1. Remove tie-wraps -1- on the seat shell at the left and right.
  
  Fig 2: Removing Wire Harness For AWS
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2. 1.2. Release connector on AWS control unit -arrow A- and pull it off -arrow B- .
  
  Fig 3: Pulling Off Connector On AWS Control Unit
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CAUTION:
Risk of damage to seat shell from the brackets.
- Risk of surface damage (scratches).
→ Mask the seat shell with adhesive tape.
Mask the seat shell -1- at the left and right in the marked area with adhesive tape -2- (2-3 layers).

Fig 4: Identifying Masking Seat Shell
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Information

Two persons are needed to remove and install the backrest shell.
Unscrew fastening screws -1- at the left and right.

Fig 5: Removing Seat Shell
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Lift seat shell -2- up and remove it from the bracket -3- (-arrows- ).