# Backrest cover, remove and install.

Release back rest and lay forward. Remove screw from each lower corner of backrest cover |
Pull knobs off release handles by inserting a small screw driver between the knob and the plastic base. Long handle knob on outside of seat shown. Shorter knob on inside edge of passenger seat is removed with the same method. Some force is required. |
Remove handle trim by prying on lower end. Lower end is secured by a push pin, upper end is secured by a hook, you must pull the lower end away from seat, then pull the trim downwards to release. |
Passenger seat: Remove screw from inner lever and remove. |
Pull seat back cover away from base of seat back and up to release from clips at top of seat back. Pull inboard side away from seat back and remove over handle on outboard side of seat by turning seatback cover as you remove it.

### Installation:

Hooks on back rest cover must engage frame. |
Screws for back rest cover must have load spreading washers fitted. |
Lever for inboard side of passenger seat must be inserted into slot in mechanism before installing screw. |

E30 M3 Repair Manual V2.7. Copyright ©1999-2001 Koala Motorsport & Brett Anderson