Dismantling
1. Remove the front seat.
SEATS, REPAIRS, Front seat.
2. Release from fastening and remove a head restraint.
3. Remove the seatback recline handle.
4. Release the latches on the side pads and remove the pads.
5. Remove the 4 Torx bolts securing the backrest frame and remove the backrest from the cushion frame.
6. Remove the lumbar support bolster adjustment knob.
7. Release the seatback upholstery at the base of the frame.
8. Remove the upholstery from the seat back as shown.
9. Drill out 2 rivets from the seat back frame.
10. Remove guides of both bars of a head restraint.
11. Remove the backrest upholstery and soft padding from the seatback frame.
12. Remove and discard the 10 upholstery-to-back padding retaining rings.
13. Remove the upholstery from the seat back.
Installation
1. Slide the upholstery over the seat back padding.
2. Replace upholstery and secure with NEW rings.
3. Install the backrest upholstery and cushion to the seatback frame.
4. Install the headrest rod guides.
5. Replace straps and secure with rivets.
6. Reinstall the seatback upholstery.
7. Attach the seatback upholstery to the frame base.
8. Install the lumbar support bolster adjustment knob.
9. Align the backrest frame with the seat frame, tighten the Torx bolts and tighten them to 45 Nm.
10. Install the side pads and secure them to the clips.
11. Install the seatback recline handle.
12. Install the head restraint.
13. Install the front seat.
SEATS, REPAIRS, Front seat.
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