Removing Cover For 1/3-Split Folding Rear Backrest

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

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Fig 2: Identifying 1/3-Split Folding Rear Seat

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Remove padding for rear backrest. → Removing Padding For 1/3-Split Folding Rear Backrest
Only for vehicles with seat heating: Push the seat heating wiring harness -2- through the cover to the inside -Arrow C- .

Fig 3: Pushing Seat Heating Wiring Harness Through Cover
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Release plug connection -1- -Arrow A- and disconnect -Arrow B- .

Fig 4: Releasing Heating Seat Plug Connection
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To remove the cover, cut open the cushion clips 00000 -3- at the positions indicated and in the sequence shown -a to d- using side cutters and remove the cover from the padding. Remove remaining pieces of the cushion clips 00000 -3- .

Fig 5: Removing Cushion Clips Using Tool
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