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To remove

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Fig 1: Illustration For Steps 3-4
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  1. Take the front seat out of the car, see .
  2. Undo the straps holding the backrest upholstery at the bottom.
  3. Release the upholstery strips on the underside.
  4. Undo the 2 screws holding the plastic plate and pull the plate out of the backrest upholstery.
  5. Undo the rear of the backrest upholstery by releasing the upholstery strips along the sides and folding back.
    Fig 2: Illustration For Steps 5-6
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  6. Release the upholstery strips along one side at the rear of the backrest frame.
  7. Remove the knob for the lumbar support adjustment.
  8. Detach the upholstery hooks in the underside of the backrest.
  9. Fold aside the upholstery and cushion at the side of the backrest.
  10. Unscrew the motor for the backrest adjustment, 2 screws.
    Fig 3: Illustration For Steps 10-12
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  11. Lift the motor off the gear wheel.
  12. Unplug the connector for the backrest adjustment motor.