Installing Front Seat Frame

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

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 1: Identifying Masking Seat Shell
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WARNING:
Loosen the safety-related threaded joint.
- Danger of injury if seat shell is not screwed down correctly.
→ Always replace fastening screws on seat shell.

→ Never make alterations to the micro-self-locking screws (e.g. never use lubricant, loosen bolts, and screw them down again).
Position the seat shell -2- on the bracket -3- (-arrows- ) and secure with the fastening screws -1- . → Tightening torque: 24 Nm (18 ftlb.)+3 Nm (+2 ftlb.)

Fig 2: Installing Seat Shell
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