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23. Remove the anchor clips (four each on right and left) and
air bags.
24. Cut one cable tie on the heating wire, remove one heater
connector and six screws fixed to the heater, and finally
remove the heater.
9.9. Removing the Rear Frame
1. Remove the armrests (see 9.1).
2. Remove the rear cover (see 9.2).
3. Remove the seat cushion (see 9.3).
4. Remove the back cover (see 9.4).
5. Remove the massage mechanism block. (Reference)
6. Remove eight screws fixing the rear frame to the back
board.
7.
8. Remove the bolts (one each on right and left) connecting
the rear frame to the seat frame.
Caution:
• The rear frame may topple backwards when the bolts
connecting the rear frame to the seat frame are
removed. Support the rear frame (with your hand, etc)
and take care when performing this step.
9.10. Removing the Seat Frame Unit
1. Remove the armrests (see 9.1).
2. Remove the rear cover (see 9.2).
3. Remove the seat cushion (see 9.3).
4. Remove the back cover (see 9.4).
5. Remove the Ottoman (see 9.8).
6. Remove the massage mechanism block. (Reference)
7. Remove the rear frame.