52 26 ... Removing and installing/replacing ski bag with cassette on rear seat (through-loading system) (Touring)

Remove center armrest. Refer to 52 26 030 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING ARMREST FOR REAR-SEAT BACKREST (THROUGH-LOADING SYSTEM)  .

Open cover at rear.

Unscrew bolt (1).

Fig 1: Unscrewing Bolt Under Rear Cover

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• Bend central metal element (1) at foot of ski bag towards front at bottom.
• Unlock seat back and gently tilt forwards.
• Carefully press together clip feet (2) of cassette and remove cassette towards rear at bottom, paying attention to clips at side and top.

Fig 2: Locating Central Metal Element And Clip Feet Of Cassette

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Installation: 

Clip feet must not be damaged.

Unclip cover at rear towards top.

Fig 3: Unclipping Cover At Rear Top

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