Removing Padding For 1/3-Split Folding Rear Backrest
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- Unclip rear trim panel at the top -1- at the retaining clips -2- .
- Disconnect electric plug connection for 1/3-split folding rear backrest.
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- 2.1. Release electric plug connection -1- for wire harness for seat heating -a- and pull it off -A- .
- 2.2. Release electric plug connection -2- for seat heating connection point -b- and pull it off -B- .
- 2.3. Release electric plug connection -3- on wire harness for side airbag -c- and pull it off -C- .
- 2.4. Unclip the holder -4- at the seat frame -5- .
- Unclip electric wire harness -1- for the seat backrest at the brackets -2- .
- Loosen Velcro fasteners -1, 3- at the bottom of the backrest cover -2- (-A-) .
- 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.
- Carefully slide the backrest cover -1- over the covers -2- on the headrest support.
- Unscrew fastening screw -4- on side airbag -2- .
- Slide the side airbag holder -1- up and take it out of the guide -3- .
- Loosen the fastenings -1- securing the cover to the side airbag holder -2- at the front and rear.
- Remove the padding for the 1/3-split folding rear backrest together with the cover and wire harness.