Backrest Release: Removing

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WARNING: Follow the General Safety Precautions when working with airbags, belt tensioners and battery cut-out units (pyrotechnic components). Refer to SAFETY PRECAUTIONS .

-- Attach the Engine/Transmission Holder - Seat Repair Fixture VAS 6136 to the Engine and Transmission Holder VAS 6095.

-- Remove the front seat. Refer to Removing .

-- Secure the seat on the Engine/Transmission Holder - Seat Repair Fixture VAS 6136.

-- Remove the trim on the tunnel side. Refer to Removing .

-- Remove the backrest adjustment wheel. Refer to Removing .

-- Remove the seat height adjustment handle. Refer to Removing .

-- Remove the trim on the door sill side. Refer to Removing .

-- Remove the backrest. Refer to Removing .

-- Remove the entry assistance trim panel. Refer to Removing .

-- Remove the cover and the front seat backrest padding. Refer to BACKREST COVER AND CUSHION .

-- Remove the connecting cable. Refer to Removing

-- Press the handle -arrow- forward as far as the stop and hold it in that position.

Fig 1: Identifying Screw

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-- Remove the screw -1- (3.5 Nm).

-- Remove the handle and the bracket -2- from the backrest frame.

-- In addition, remove the retaining strap -arrows A- (2 pieces) from the entry assistance support plate.