Removing Padding For Front Backrest

Fig 1: Identifying Front Backrest Pad

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1. Remove headrest. → Removing headrest
2. Remove front backrest frame. → Removing front backrest frame
3. Insert screwdriver (width 2 mm) from inside into bore above locking tab.
   Fig 2: Removing Front Backrest Pad Using Tool

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4. Press screwdriver in direction of arrow -Arrow A-  and release locking tab -B-  .
   Fig 3: Removing Front Backrest Pad Locking Tab

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5. Pull out headrest guide -C-  in upward direction.
   Fig 4: Pulling Out Headrest Guide

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6. Disengage plastic strips -arrows-  of cover.
   Fig 5: Disengaging Cover Plastic Strips

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   Information 

   • The cover can only be removed together with the padding. Make sure not to damage the padding when removing it. 
7. Pull rubber band back -Arrow A-  and disengage in upward direction -Arrow B-  .
   Fig 6: Disengaging Cover Rubber Band

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8. Pull padding with cover towards the front at the bottom -Arrow C-  and remove in upward direction -Arrow D-  .
   Fig 7: Removing Cover Pad

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Information 

• In vehicles with heated seats, the electric wiring must also be removed.