Front backrest cover and upholstery, removing and installing: Removing

• Remove headrest.
• Remove seat → Front seats, removing and installing  .
• Remove backrest → Front backrest, removing and installing  .
• Unclip trim on rear side at bottom and unhook upward.

Fig 1: Separating Beading Strip For Cover Using A Screwdriver

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• Separate beading strip - 1  - for cover - 2  - using a screwdriver - arrows  -.

Fig 2: Identifying Tension Wire

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• Unhook tension wire - 1  - - arrows  -.

Fig 3: Identifying Adjusting Knob

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• Pry off adjusting knob - 1  -.
• Pull up cover - 1  - and remove from tensioning frame - 2  - - arrows  -.
• Pull cover - 1  - upward over cushion - 3  - and headrest guides.
• Disconnect harness connector - 4  - for backrest heater.

• Pull off cushion - 3  - from backrest frame - 5  -.

NOTE:

• Upholstery - 3  - is secured to lumbar support - 4  - with Velcro straps.

Fig 4: Front Backrest Cover And Upholstery Remove/Install Components

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