Removing shaft for backrest upper section adjustment on front seat

Preliminary works 

• Remove the front seat rear panel top rear PANEL .
• Remove the front seat rear panel rear bottom PANEL .

• Loosen the seat cover (1) in the indicated area.

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• Unclip the cover (1) towards the inside.
• Pull out the shaft (2) from the motor and gears and remove it.

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