Rear seats

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Fig 1: Tilting Rear Seat Forward And Folding Down Backrest On Right-Hand Side

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Fold the rear seat forward. Fold the right backrest down.
Remove the fixed section (A) on the right backrest.

Fig 1: Folding Backrest On Right-Hand Side Back Up

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Reinstall the fixed section (A) of the backrest on the right-hand side.
Fold the backrest back into place. Fold the rear seat back to its normal position.
Reinstall the parcel shelf.