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Backrest







Backrest

The procedure for removing and installing the right 2/3 section of the divided backrest is described.

The left 1/3 section of the backrest is removed and installed in a similar way.

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

Trim Removal Wedge (3409)

Removing






- Remove the seat bench. Refer to => [ Bench Seat ] Bench Seat.

- Vehicles equipped with backrest heating: disconnect the backrest heating harness connector

- Open cover - 1 - of connector station - 2 -.

- Disengage control cable bracket - 3 -.

- Disengage the release cable - 4 - at the release cable connector - 5 -.

- Remove the center bracket cover - 5 -. Refer to => [ Center Storage Compartment Cover ] Center Storage Compartment Cover.






- Remove the bolt - 4 -.

- Remove the securing bracket - 3 - from the center bracket - 2 -.

- Release the backrest.

- Remove the backrest - 1 - from the center bracket - 2 -.

- Remove the backrest out of the outer bracket toward the center of vehicle.

Installing

Install in reverse order of removal. Note the following:

Make sure the connectors are installed all the way in and are secure.

It is not possible to adjust the release cables.

For the correct tightening specifications, refer to => [ Divided Backrest Overview ] Divided Backrest Overview.