52 17 202 Removing And Installing/Replacing Bottom Rear Panel On Front Seat Backrest (Luxury Seat)

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Headrest must be moved as far forwards as possible.
Remove rear panel at top. Refer to 52 17 200 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING TOP REAR PANEL ON FRONT SEAT BACKREST (LUXURY SEAT) .

Remove clips (1) with side cutting pliers.

Fig 1: Removing Rear Panel

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Unclip rear panel (2) first at side towards rear, then lift out at rear.

Installation:

Clips (1) and springs (2) must be correctly seated in rear panel mounts and must not be bent.
If necessary, replace defective clips/springs.

Fig 2: Identifying Clips and springs

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