Removing Locking Mechanism For Rear Backrest

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Press out control button -1- with a screwdriver.

Fig 1: Removing Control Button
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Unscrew fastening screws -2- and remove collar -3- .
Unscrew fastening screws -1- and remove cover for lock -2- .

Fig 2: Removing Cover For Lock
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Remove protection washer -1- (-arrow A- ).

Fig 3: Loosening Cover
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Press out cover for backrest -2- at the sides with a screwdriver -arrows B- .
Fold padding -1- inwards -arrow A- .

Fig 4: Removing Lock
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Press reset spring -2- together -arrows B- and remove upwards.
Unclip cover -3- .
Unscrew fastening screws -4- and remove lock for backrest -5- by pulling it upwards -arrow C- .