52 26 .. Removing and Installing/Replacing Rear Left Seat Backrest Frame

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove all microswitches. See 52 26 .. Removing and Installing/Replacing CF Microswitch , 52 26 .. Removing and Installing/Replacing FOLD Microswitch or 52 26 .. Removing and Installing/Replacing Left Or Right LOCK Microswitch .
Remove all rear seat trims. See 52 26 .. Overview of Trims, Rear Seat .
Remove backrest cover. See 52 26 411 Replacing Backrest Cover For Left Rear Seat .
Remove rear panel . See 52 26 199 Removing and Installing/Replacing Rear Panel On Left Rear Seat Back .
Remove release unit. See 52 26 301 Removing and Installing/Replacing Release Unit For Left Or Right Backrest .
Remove Bowden cables. See 52 26 .. Removing and Installing/Replacing Bowden Cable For Left Or Right Seat Back Release .
Remove Easy Entry damper. See 52 26 .. Removing and Installing/Replacing Left Or Right Easy Entry Damper .