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Push release handle
2
for the bench seat all
the way down and hold it there. At the same
time, tilt the bench seat backwards slightly
using the release handle and pull it slightly
backwards.
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Let go of the release handle.
The locks on the bench seat legs will be
unlocked and red indicator tabs
3
on the
housing of release handle
2
will be visible.
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Hold the unlocked bench seat by grab han-
dles
1
and pull backwards slightly.
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Tilt bench seat
1
backwards and pull it out of
the seat shells.
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If the bench seat cannot be pulled out of the
seat shells, the bench seat may be wedged in
the seat anchorage. This can happen if the
bench seat is tilted too far backwards.
If the seat cannot be pulled out of the seat shells,
proceed as follows:
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Tilt the bench seat forwards without engaging
it.
#
Pull the bench seat backwards again using
release handle
2
.
#
Tilt the bench seat slightly backwards and pull
it out of the seat shells.
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To remove or store the bench seat, place it
next to the seat shells and roll it towards the
rear doors.
or
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Lift the bench seat out from the side to store
it.
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It may be necessary for the bench seats in
front or behind to be removed.
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To attach the covers of the seat shells: hold
cover
3
such that retaining lug
1
is pointing
towards rear seat anchorage
2
.
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Insert cover
3
into rear seat anchorage
2
by
pushing it downwards at an angle and then clip
it to the seat shell.
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After removing the rear bench seats, ensure
that the rear bench seats stand firmly and can-
not tip over when in storage.
Please note that the metallic seat support in the
vehicle floor will heat up during a journey if the
rear seating has been removed.
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