Removing Load-Through Provision

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Fig 1: Identifying Load-Through Provision Components

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Loosen Velcro fasteners -1, 2- at the bottom of the backrest cover.

Fig 2: Identifying Rear Velcro Fasteners (Bottom)
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Fold the load-through provision fully forward.
Unclip side trim panel -1- from the holder -2- at the load-through provision -A- and lift it up and out -B- .

Fig 3: Removing Trim Panel On Load-Through Provision
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Lever the rear piping -1- at the bottom out of the guide -2- along its entire length using a suitable tool -3- (-arrow- ).

Fig 4: Removing Outer Piping On Load-Through Provision
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Release the inner piping -1- on the load-through provision -2- along its entire length using a suitable tool -3- .

Fig 5: Removing Inner Piping On Load-Through Provision
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With safety clips: Remove load-through provision -3- .

Fig 6: Removing Load-Through Provision (Pin With Safety Clip)
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1. 6.1. Pull out the safety clips -1, 2- on the guide pins -4- .
2. 6.2. Slide the load-through provision -3- on the guide pins -4- by pushing it to the left -A- .
3. 6.3. Pull the load-through provision -3- forward and remove it -B- .
With threaded joint: Remove load-through provision.

Fig 7: Removing Load-Through Provision (Screwed)
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1. 7.1. Unscrew fastening screw -1- .
2. 7.2. Slide the load-through provision -3- on the guide pin -2- by pushing it to the left -A- .
3. 7.3. Pull the load-through provision -3- forward and remove it -B- .