Installing Backrest Frame

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Two persons are needed to remove and install the backrest frame.

Guide backrest frame -3- into the seat frame -arrow A- .

Fig 1: Installing Backrest Frame
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WARNING:
Incorrect handling of safety bolts
- Danger of injury
- Loss of torque
→ Always use new fastening screws and nuts following removal.

→ Observe specified tightening torques.

→ Carry out a visual inspection of all re-used parts.

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Always replace the fastening screws on the front seat after customer service and reworking. The micro-self-locking or self-tapping screws must not be treated, greased or loosened and then screwed on again.
Position support panel -2- on the seat frame -arrow B- and secure with the fastening screws -1- . → Tightening torque: 34 Nm (25 ftlb.)+/-4 Nm (+/-3 ftlb.)