Rear seat lower backrest, removing

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Open convertible top.
Pull backrest release (in luggage compartment) and fold backrest lower part down forward.
Press left and right engagement hooks -1- back with a screwdriver and pull backrest lower part - 2- up out of backrest mount -3-.

Fig 1: Removing Rear Seat Lower Backrest

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