Front backrest, removing and installing: Removing

• Remove seat → Front seats, removing and installing  .

Fig 1: Belt Latch

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• Unscrew belt latch - 1  -.
• Pull off adjusting knob - 7  -.
• Unclip two cover caps - 10  - , remove two bolts - 9  - and remove adjusting lever - 8  -.
• Remove trim - 1  -.

• Remove bolt - 11  -.

• Remove trim - 6  -.

Fig 2: Front Seat Assembly Overview (4-Door)

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Fig 3: Backrest Heater Harness Connector

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• Disconnect harness connector - 1  - for backrest heater, and if necessary, remove wiring harness for backrest heater by removing seat height adjusting element from seat frame → Seat height adjusting element, removing and installing  .

Fig 4: Backrest Fitting Bolts

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• Unscrew fitting bolts - 1  - on both sides of seat and remove backrest.

NOTE:

• In 2-door vehicles, backrest is secured to seat pan with only two fitting bolts (24 Nm).