Backrest upper part, removing

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Remove backrest lower part and fold seat up.
Remove left and right bolt -1- 40 N.m (30 ft lb) and take seat belt anchor off.

Fig 1: Removing Backrest Upper Part

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Pry rear bulkhead trim -1- out of backrest upper part flange and pull off rearward.

NOTE: Upper area of rear bulkhead trim is bonded to backrest upper part. When installing use universal adhesive D 001 200.

Remove bolts -2- pull seat belt out of backrest upper part and take backrest upper part off.

Fig 2: Removing Rear Bulkhead Trim & Bolts

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