52 26 015 Removing and Installing/Replacing Left/Right Rear Seat Backrest (Throughloading)

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove backrest side section. See 52 26 008 Removing and Installing/Replacing Left/Right Sides Of Backrest On Rear Seat Backrest (Through-Loading)
If necessary, remove rear seat (only with seat heating optional extra)

Left backrest:

Release screw (1).
Tightening torque 52 26 04AZ. See 52 26 REAR SEATS (THROUGH-LOADING SYSTEM)
With automatic center belt optional extra only:
Lay belt (2) around center armrest
Fold backrest forwards slightly (3)
Pull backrest forwards and outwards out of center mount (4)

Fig 1: Pulling Backrest (Left Backrest)
Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Right backrest:

Release screw (1).
Tightening torque 52 26 04AZ. See 52 26 REAR SEATS (THROUGH-LOADING SYSTEM)
Fold backrest forwards slightly (2)
Pull backrest forwards and outwards out of center mount (3)

Fig 2: Pulling Backrest (Right Backrest)
Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.