Removing Cushion Carrier For Front Backrest

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Fig 1: Identifying Installation Position Of Front Backrest Shell (Sports Bucket Seat)

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Disconnect airbag wire harness from the seat shell at the tie-wraps -1- .

Fig 2: Disconnecting Airbag Wire Harness
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Turn airbag connector socket 90° to the left -arrow A- and remove it from the seat shell -arrow B- .

Fig 3: Removing Airbag Connector Socket
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Disconnect airbag connector socket.

Fig 4: Disconnecting Airbag Connector Socket
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1. 3.1. Remove tie-wrap -2- on the airbag connector socket -1- .
2. 3.2. Release the connector socket -2- (-arrows- ) and remove the two single connectors -3- (-arrow B- ).
Pull off the cover -1- at the Velcro fasteners -2- and -3- (-arrows- ).

Fig 5: Loosening Velcro Fasteners
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Remove trim on inner hinge.
1. 5.1. Unscrew fastening screw -1- .
  
  Fig 6: Removing Trim On Inner Hinge
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2. 5.2. Remove trim on inner hinge -2- (-arrow- ).
Disconnect airbag wire harness.

Fig 7: Disconnecting Airbag Wire Harness
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1. 6.1. Remove tie-wrap -1- .
2. 6.2. Pull airbag wire harness -2- out of the seat shell -3- (-arrow- ).
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Two persons are needed to remove and install the backrest shell.
Remove backrest shell.

Fig 8: Removing Backrest Shell
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1. 7.1. Hold backrest shell -1- upright.
2. 7.2. Unscrew fastening nut -2- (-arrow A- ).
3. 7.3. Remove bearing pin -3- with plain bearing -4- and spring washer -5- (-arrow B- ).
4. 7.4. Release backrest shell -1- and lift it up out of the seat shell -6- (-arrow C- ).