Removing Cover For Front Backrest

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The locking lugs can break off when removing the collar. Replace the collar during installation. The release lever can be reused.

Fig 1: Identifying Cover For Front Backrest Position

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1. Slide clothes hook -1-  up and remove it -arrow-  .
   Fig 2: Removing Clothes Hook

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2. Slide cover for backrest -1-  on the backrest shell -2-  at the bottom left and right, starting at the middle (direction of arrow-  ) and disengage it.
   Fig 3: Disengaging Cover For Backrest At Bottom

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3. Press cover piping -1-  off the backrest frame -2-  all the way around. To do this, carefully open the retaining clips using a plastic wedge -3-  and pull out the cover piping.
   Fig 4: Loosening Cover Piping

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4. Remove side airbag. → REMOVING FRONT SIDE AIRBAG .
5. Slightly loosen connection for backrest cover -1-  from frame for side airbag -2-  using a plastic wedge -3-  and pull it out by hand out the way around.
   Fig 5: Loosening Joint At Frame For Side Airbag

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6. Loosen cover for backrest from frame for control button for backrest release on both sides -arrows-  and pull it out.
   Fig 6: Loosening Connection At Frame For Backrest Release

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7. Press out cover for backrest -1-  at the cushion carrier -2-  at the bottom left and right using a plastic wedge -3-  (-arrow A-  ).
8. Pull cover for backrest -1-  out of the rear cushion carrier -2-  by hand all the way around -arrows B-  . To do this, carefully lever out the piping at the bottom connection using a plastic wedge.
Fig 7: Loosening Cover For Rear Backrest
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9. Remove cover for backrest -1-  .
   Fig 8: Removing Cover For Backrest

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