Removing Cover For Front Middle Backrest

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Fig 1: Identifying Cover For Front Middle Backrest Position

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Release rear cover.
1. 1.1. Carefully press cover -1- out of the backrest shell -2- using a screwdriver -3- (-arrows- ).
Fig 2: Releasing Rear Cover
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Release cover at the front.
1. 2.1. Insert your hand into the top of the cover -1- and disengage it by pulling it up out of the backrest frame -2- (-arrow A- ).
2. 2.2. Press cover -1- together slightly at the sides -arrows B- and disengage it.
Fig 3: Releasing Cover At Front
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Release intake plenum.
1. 3.1. Fold cover -1- forward slightly at the top -arrow A- .
2. 3.2. Release intake plenum -2- from the air duct -3- by pressing in the locking lugs -arrows B- .
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  Mark plug connection assignment before disconnecting the plug connections.
  
  Fig 4: Releasing Intake Plenum
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Disconnect plug connections.
1. 4.1. Disconnect plug connections for backrest seat heating -1- (-arrows- ).