Removing Cover For Front Backrest

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Fig 1: Identifying Front Backrest Cover

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Remove padding for backrest. → Removing Padding For Front Backrest
Information
- Only in cars with seat heating!
Release plug connection -Arrow A- and disconnect -Arrows B- .

Fig 2: Release Backrest Plug Connection
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Pull the cover forwards -Arrow A- and push the retaining straps forward through the padding -Arrows B- .

Fig 3: Pulling Backrest Cover
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- Detach covering, starting from the outside of the padding.
- Do so in the following sequence: left/right, top/bottom, middle.
Cut open cushion clips -a- with side cutters -1- and remove cover from padding -arrow- .

Fig 4: Removing Cover From Padding Using Tool
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