Removing the rear panel at the bottom of the front seat rear panel

Preliminary works 

• Remove the front seat rear panel top rear PANEL .

• Loosen the expanding rivet (1).

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• Carry out the following work steps In the specified order: 
  • Pull the left rear panel outwards.
  • Detach the lock mechanism of the left rear panel towards the rear.
  • Pull the right rear panel outwards.
  • Detach the lock mechanism of the right rear panel backwards.

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• Pull out the rear panel (1) In this area (2) from the guides (3) towards the bottom.

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