Backrest Release and Cable
Backrest Release and Cable
• Removing and installing the right backrest is described. Removing and installing the left backrest is identical.
Removing
- Remove the rear bench seat. Refer to => [ Bench Seat ] Bench Seat.
Do not press the rear seat backrests onto the center backrest mounting! To prevent damage to the backrest cover, place a foam piece or similar material between the backrest mounting and the backrest!
- Remove the luggage compartment carpet. Refer to => [ Luggage Compartment Carpet ] Luggage Compartment Carpet.
- Remove the rear dual seat belt latch. Refer to => [ Rear Seat Dual Belt Latch ] Rear Seat Dual Belt Latch.
- Remove the C-pillar trim. Refer to => [ C-pillar Trim ] C-pillar Trim.
- Remove side trim. Refer to => [ Side Trim ] Side Trim.
- Fold the side luggage compartment trim panel toward the rear.
- Remove the backrest. Refer to => [ Backrest ] Backrest
- Remove the attachment and the backrest upholstery. Refer to => [ Backrest Cover and Upholstery ] Backrest Cover and Upholstery
- Remove the adhesive foil near the cable on the backside of the backrest.
- Remove the bolts - 1 - on the backside of the backrest (3 Nm).
- Remove the bolt - 2 - on the front side of the backrest (3 Nm).
- Remove the lock and the release cable - 3 - from the backrest shell.
• Release cable is not designed to be disconnected from the release.
- Unclip the release cable - 6 - from the mount - 5 -.
- Unhook the release cable hooks - 4 -.
Installation
Install in reverse order of removal. Note the following:
- It is not possible to adjust the release cable.