Installing Cushion Carrier For Front Backrest

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

1. Install backrest shell.
   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.)  ).
   Fig 1: Installing Backrest Shell
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2. Secure airbag wire harness.
   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-  .
   Fig 2: Securing Airbag Wire Harness

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3. Install trim on inner hinge.
   1. 3.1. Position inner hinge trim -2-  (-arrow-  ) and secure with the fastening screw -1-  (Tightening torque 3 Nm (2 ftlb.) +/-0.3 Nm (+/-0.2 ftlb.)  ).
   Fig 3: Installing Trim On Inner Hinge
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4. Secure cover.
   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-  ).
   Fig 4: Securing Cover

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5. Secure airbag wire harness on the seat shell with two new tie-wraps -1-  .
   Fig 5: Securing Airbag Wire Harness

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6. Connect airbag connector socket.
   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-  .
   Fig 6: Connecting Airbag Connector Socket
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7. Insert the airbag connector socket into the seat shell -arrow A-  and turn it 90° to the right -arrow B-  .
   Fig 7: Securing Connector Socket For Airbag

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