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Removing Padding For 1/3-Split Folding Rear Backrest

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Fig 1: Identifying 1/3-Split Folding Rear Backrest
G09941104Courtesy of PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  1. Unclip rear trim panel at the top -1-  at the retaining clips -2-  .
    Fig 2: Removing Trim Panel
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  2. Disconnect electric plug connection for 1/3-split folding rear backrest.
    Fig 3: Removing Electric Plug Connections For 1/3-Split Folding Rear Backrest
    G09941106Courtesy of PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC.
    1. 2.1. Release electric plug connection -1-  for wire harness for seat heating -a-  and pull it off -A-  .
    2. 2.2. Release electric plug connection -2-  for seat heating connection point -b-  and pull it off -B-  .
    3. 2.3. Release electric plug connection -3-  on wire harness for side airbag -c-  and pull it off -C-  .
    4. 2.4. Unclip the holder -4-  at the seat frame -5-  .
  3. Unclip electric wire harness -1-  for the seat backrest at the brackets -2-  .
    Fig 4: Identifying Wire Harness Mounting On Seat Frame
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  4. Loosen Velcro fasteners -1, 3-  at the bottom of the backrest cover -2- (-A-)  .
    Fig 5: Loosening Backrest Cover At Bottom
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  5. Insert a suitable tool -1-  into the gap -2-  at the bottom of the backrest frame and carefully lever out the backrest cover piping -3-  over the entire length of the backrest.
    Fig 6: Loosening Backrest Cover
    G09941109Courtesy of PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  6. Carefully slide the backrest cover -1-  over the covers -2-  on the headrest support.
    Fig 7: Identifying Backrest Cover (Top)
    G09941110Courtesy of PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  7. Unscrew fastening screw -4-  on side airbag -2-  .
    Fig 8: Identifying Side Airbag On Backrest Frame
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  8. Slide the side airbag holder -1-  up and take it out of the guide -3-  .
  9. Loosen the fastenings -1-  securing the cover to the side airbag holder -2-  at the front and rear.
    Fig 9: Identifying Cover On Airbag
    G09941112Courtesy of PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  10. Remove the padding for the 1/3-split folding rear backrest together with the cover and wire harness.