Removing the middle section of the backrest upholstery

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Fig 1: Identifying Half Moon Clips In First Lateral Channel & Upper Channel

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Remove:

lumbar support knob according to Lumber support adjustment knob, replacing .
side piece, pull straight out.
handle according to Replacing handle .
side piece, angle and pull down.
the plastic sheet in the pocket inside the upholstery.
Remove the upholstery to the first cross channel. Cut the two half moon clips on the long channel.

Fig 2: Identifying Spring

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Release the two pieces of elastic on the inside of the rear of the backrest.

Install, see Installation .