Removing Cover For 1/3-Split Folding Rear Bench

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Fig 1: Identifying 1/3-Split Folding Rear Bench Cover

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Remove padding for rear bench. → Removing Padding For 1/3 Split Folding Rear Seat

Fig 2: Removing Cover For 1/3-Split Folding Rear Seat
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Disconnect plug connection (only for vehicles with seat heater).
1. 2.1. Release plug connection -1- (-Arrow A- ) and disconnect it (-Arrows B- ).
  
  Fig 3: Releasing 1/3-Split Folding Rear Seat Plug Connection
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Remove cover.
1. 3.1. Cut open the cushion clips -2- in the order shown -a to c- at the designated areas -circle marks- using side cutters and remove the cover -3- from the padding -Arrow C- . The remaining pieces of the cushion clips -2- must be removed.
  
  Fig 4: Removing Cushion Clips
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  Fig 5: Cutting Cushion Clips Using Side Cutters
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