Installing Cushion Carrier For Front Backrest

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

Install backrest shell.

Fig 1: Installing Backrest Shell
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1. 1.1. Position backrest shell -1- on the seat shell -6- until the backrest locking mechanism engages -arrow A- .
2. 1.2. Press bearing pin -3- with plain bearing -4- (dome facing outwards) and spring washer -5- into the guide -arrow B- .
3. 1.3. Turn the bearing pin -3- until it locks into place on the seat shell -6- .
4. 1.4. Tighten fastening nut -2- (-arrow C- ). → Tightening torque: 22 Nm (16 ftlb.)+/-3 Nm (+/-2 ftlb.)
Secure airbag wire harness.

Fig 2: Securing Airbag Wire Harness
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1. 2.1. Push airbag wire harness -2- through the seat shell -3- (-arrow- ).
2. 2.2. Route airbag wire harness -2- and secure with a new tie-wrap -1- .
Install trim on inner hinge.

Fig 3: Installing Trim On Inner Hinge
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1. 3.1. Position inner hinge trim -2- (-arrow- ) and secure with the fastening screw -1- . → Tightening torque: 3 Nm (2 ftlb.)+/-0.5 Nm (+/-0.5 ftlb.)
Secure cover.

Fig 4: Securing Cover
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1. 4.1. Align cover -1- with the side bolsters.
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  Make sure the Velcro fasteners join cleanly.
2. 4.2. Press on Velcro fasteners -2- and -3- (-arrows- ).
Secure airbag wire harness on the seat shell with two new tie-wraps -1- .

Fig 5: Securing Wire Harness
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Connect airbag connector socket.

Fig 6: Connecting Airbag Connector Socket
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1. 6.1. Push the two single connectors -3- into the connector socket -1- (-arrow- ) until the single connectors engage securely.
2. 6.2. Fit a new tie-wrap -2- on the connector socket -1- .
Insert the airbag connector socket into the seat shell -arrow A- and turn it 90° to the right -arrow B- .

Fig 7: Securing Airbag Connector Socket
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