52 26 015 Removing And Installing / Replacing Left Or Right Backrest For Rear Seat (Load Through System) (Touring)

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Removing and installing armrest side section on left or right rear-seat backrest (load through system), refer to 52 26 008 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING LEFT OR RIGHT SIDE SECTION OF REAR SEAT BACKREST (THROUGH-LOADING)

Unfasten screw (1) and remove center mount (2).

Fig 1: Removing Center Mount

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Installation:

Install center mount (2) properly in guide (3).

Unfasten bolt and (1) take off outer mount (2).

Fig 2: Taking Off Outer Mount

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Installation:

Install outer mount (2) properly in guide (3).

Left backrest:

Position backrest vertically (do not engage) and pull out upward.

Right backrest:

Pull out backrest upward.

Left backrest only:

Installation:

Rod (1) must be facing downward.

Fig 3: Identifying Rod

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