Removing Loop For Backrest Release

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Fig 1: Identifying Installation Position Of Loop For Backrest Release (Folding Sports Bucket Seat)

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Pull off the cover -1- at the Velcro fasteners -2- and -3- (-arrows- ).

Fig 2: Loosening Velcro Fasteners
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Carefully detach foam part of backrest -1- at the bonding points -2- , starting at the bottom and remove it -arrows- .

Fig 3: Removing Foam Part Of Backrest
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Insert a screwdriver between the bowden cable -1- and lower bracket -2- and press out the bowden cable -arrows A- .

Fig 4: Disengaging Bowden Cable
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Insert a screwdriver between the bowden cable -1- and upper brackets -3- and press out the bowden cable -arrow B- .
Pull loop -1- and bowden cable -2- out of the collar -3- (-arrow A- ).

Fig 5: Removing Loop For Backrest Release
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Swivel loop -1- in -direction of arrow B- and disengage bowden cable -2- .