Installing Padding For Front Backrest

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Line up cover of padding at top and sides in such a way that seams of cover fit into recesses of the padding -arrow- .

Fig 1: Locating Padding Cover Recess Line
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Push padding with cover over backrest frame from above -Arrow A- and push towards backrest frame at bottom -Arrow B- .

Fig 2: Pushing Padding With Cover Over Backrest Frame
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Information
- In vehicles with heated seats, the electric wiring must also be laid.
Pull rubber strap back -Arrow C- and engage on backrest frame -Arrow D- .

Fig 3: Engaging Backrest Frame
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Insert headrest guides to fix cover into place -arrows- .

Fig 4: Inserting Headrest Guides To Fix Cover Into Place
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Information
- The headrest guides must not be engaged in the backrest frame when lining up cover.
Pull back of cover in and engage on backrest frame with plastic strips -arrows- .

Fig 5: Engaging Backrest Frame Cover With Plastic Strips
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Information
- Start with the top plastic strips, then the bottom strips and finally engage the side strips.
Push headrest guides into backrest frame until they can be felt engaging.
Install headrest. → Installing headrest
Install front backrest frame. → Installing front backrest frame