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To fit

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  1. Pull the backrest upholstery into place and fit to the foam cushion.
    Fig 1: Illustration For Step 1-4
    G03509629Courtesy of SAAB-SCANIA OF AMERICA, INC.
    NOTE: Only Saab original upholstery may be used. The backrest upholstery must not be repaired. It is important for the function of the side air bag.
  2. Fit the top 3 hooks that hold the backrest upholstery to the foam cushion.
  3. Refit the head restraint guide sleeves.
    NOTE: Note the guide sleeve positions; left and right are different.
  4. Refit the head restraint.
  5. Refit the 4 upholstery hooks. Fit the airbag module cover and its hooks.
    Fig 2: Illustration For Steps 5, 7, 8, 9 & 10
    G03509630Courtesy of SAAB-SCANIA OF AMERICA, INC.
  6. Fit the upholstery to the foam cushion, and position the wiring harness and connector correctly.
  7. Fit the upholstery to the fabric pockets on the backrest sides. Attach the felt trim to the hooks provided in the Pullmaflex flexible netting.
  8. Refit the 2 wire rods that hold the bottom edge of the backrest upholstery and secure the plastic strips.
  9. Replace the upholstery strips along the back edge of the backrest frame.
  10. Refit the back of the backrest upholstery by replacing the upholstery strips along the sides.
  11. Insert the cardboard in the backrest upholstery.
    Fig 3: Illustration For Steps 11-12
    G03509631Courtesy of SAAB-SCANIA OF AMERICA, INC.
  12. Feed the cables through the hole and refit the upholstery strips on the underside.
  13. Fasten the straps on the bottom of the backrest upholstery under the seat cushion.

    Plug in the connectors and fit a new cable tie.

    Fig 4: Illustration For Steps 14-15
    G03509632Courtesy of SAAB-SCANIA OF AMERICA, INC.
  14. Refit the knob for the lumbar support adjustment.
  15. Fit the plastic cover on the inside of the seat, 1 screw and a new cable tie (fit the cable tie so that the head is positioned downwards).
  16. Fit the seat side panels, see SEAT SIDE PANEL .

    Fit the front seat in the car, see FRONT SEAT .

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