Removing Padding For 2/3-Split Folding Backrest

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1. Unclip the rear trim panel at the top -1-  from the seat backrest -2-  using a suitable tool.
   Fig 1: Identifying Rear Trim Panel (Top)

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2. Loosen Velcro fasteners -1, 2-  at the bottom of the backrest cover.
   Fig 2: Identifying Rear Velcro Fasteners (Bottom)

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3. Carefully lever the seat-belt guide -1-  up out of the seat -2-  using a suitable tool -A-  and pull it forward -B-  .
   Fig 3: Loosening Seat-Belt Guide

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4. 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 4: Loosening Backrest Cover

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5. Loosen the seat belt -1-  at the bottom.
   Fig 5: Identifying Centre Seat Belt

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   1. 5.1. Unscrew fastening screw -2-  on the seat belt.
   2. 5.2. Unclip the fixing clips -3-  for the seat belt on the seat frame -4-  .
6. Carefully slide the backrest cover -1-  forward over the covers -2-  on the headrest support.
   Fig 6: Identifying Backrest Cover (Top)

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7. Unscrew fastening screw -4-  on side airbag -2-  .
   Fig 7: 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 -2-  .
9. Loosen the fastenings securing the cover to the side airbag.
   Fig 8: Identifying Seat Cover On Airbag

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10. Release the existing electric plug connections -1, 2-  (-a, b-  ) and pull them off -A, B-  .
    Fig 9: Removing Electric Plug Connections For 2/3-Split Folding Rear Seat

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11. Unclip electric wire harness -1-  for the seat backrest at the brackets -2-  .
    Fig 10: Identifying Wire Harness For 2/3-Split Folding Backrest

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12. Pull out electric wire harness -1-  together with the guide -2-  on the inside of the seat frame and unclip it at the holder -3-  .
    Fig 11: Identifying Electric Wire Harness

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13. Remove the padding for the 2/3-split folding rear backrest together with the cover and wire harness.