Removing Cover For Seat Connection

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Fig 1: Identifying Cover For Seat Connection

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Information

When removing the backrest, the bearing sleeve -8- may come loose and catch on the pin.

Fig 2: Removing Side Trim Panel For Luggage Compartment
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Remove bearing sleeve.
1. 1.1. Disengage bearing sleeve -8- from bolt.
2. 1.2. Clip bearing sleeve -8- into backrest.
  
  Fig 3: Removing Bearing Sleeve
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  - Only on vehicles with first generation bearing sleeves.
Remove lock washer.
1. 2.1. Undo and remove lock washer -9- .
  
  Fig 4: Removing Lock Washer
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Unclip and remove cover for seat connection -7- .

Fig 5: Removing Cover For Seat Connection
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