Front Backrest, Removing And Installing: Installing

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Install in the reverse order of removal while noting the following:

-- Replace the damaged cable ties and clips.

-- Route the wires in their original locations.

Clean the threaded holes for the bolts for example with a thread tap.

Backrest Tightening Specification and Sequence

Fig 1: Backrest Tightening Sequence

Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN GROUP OF AMERICA, INC.

Step	Bolt	Tightening Specification
1	-1 through 4-	Install all the way by hand
2	-1-	35 Nm
3	-2-	35 Nm
4	-3-	35 Nm
5	-4-	35 Nm