Gliding Piece: Removing

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-- Release the seat forward/back adjustment.

-- Slide the front seat all the way back.

-- Unlatch the front seat using the entry assistance handle.

-- Fold the backrest forward and move the seat all the way forward at the same time.

-- Remove the rear screw on the tunnel side from the seat.

-- Slide and release the rocker switch -arrow A- from the gliding piece in the direction of the -arrow-.

Fig 1: Identifying Slider

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-- Remove the gliding piece -1- from the seat rail -2- toward the rear by tipping it slightly toward the tunnel.