52 30 303 Removing and Installing/Replacing Actuating Mechanism For Rear Seat Backrest

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove backrest cover. See 52 30 413 Removing and installing/replacing backrest cover for left or right rear seat .

Unclip trim (1) and feed out from release lever (2).

Installation:

Retaining lugs must not be damaged.

If necessary, replace faulty trim (1).

Press in detent lugs and remove release unit (1).

Disengage Bowden cable sleeve (1) from actuating unit (2).

Carefully press retaining lug (1) back with screwdriver and feed Bowden cable nipple (2) out of actuating unit.