Installing Front Backrest Frame

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Install wire harness for backrest → Installing wiring for backrest .
Install side airbag → Installing side airbag .
Install lumbar support → Installing Lumbar Support .
Install padding for backrest → Installing Padding For Front Backrest .
Engage backrest at inner side for installation of the wire harnesses -arrow- . Make sure that the backrest cannot tilt backward or forward.

Fig 1: Installing Backrest Frame
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Push seat cushion away inward -arrows A- .

Fig 2: Installing Backrest Frame
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Push wire harnesses down through seat frame -arrows B- .
Engage backrest into the centring bushings at outer side -arrows- and screw in both fastening screws but do not tighten.

Fig 3: Locating Backrest Mounting Screw
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Information
- Make sure that the plastic sleeve is inserted between the top centring bushing and the backrest.
Using a screwdriver, lever inner side of backrest outward -arrow A- , then shift backrest until bores engage on the centring bushings -B- .

Fig 4: Securing Backrest Frame Using Screwdriver
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Screw in both fastening screws on inner side -3- , then tighten fastening screws on both sides -3, 4- → Tightening torque: 34.5 Nm (26 ft lbs.) .

Fig 5: Locating Backrest Frame Mounting Screws
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Insert ground connector of side airbag -1- and central connector of backrest -2- into seat wire harness until they engage with an audible click.

Fig 6: Locking Connectors
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Clip airbag connector onto spring core -arrow A- until the lock -B- engages securely.

Fig 7: Locking Connector
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Join airbag connectors -arrow C- until the lock -D- engages securely.

Fig 8: Locking Connectors
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Clip wire harness into spring core -arrows- .

Fig 9: Locating Wire Harnesses Clip
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Install inner and outer seat trim → Installing Front Seat Trim .
Install backrest cover → Installing Cover For Backrest .