52 24 010 Removing and installing / replacing backrest

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove rear seat
Remove head restraint
Remove armrest

Release screws (1) on backrest.

Release screws (2) on seatbelt anchor fitting.

Tightening torque, see 72 11 22AZ .in RESTRAINT SYSTEM - TIGHTENING TORQUES .

NOTE: End of work when removing side trim panel and/or rear parcel shelf.

Fig 1: Identifying Screws On Seatbelt Anchor Fitting

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Unlock detent lugs (1) on back and remove seatbelt outlet trim (2).

Installation:

Replace seatbelt outlet trims in event of faulty detent lugs.

Fig 2: Identifying Detent Lugs And Seatbelt Outlet Trim

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Feed seat belt (1) out of

(2) Seatbelt outlet trim
(3) Backrest

Fig 3: Identifying Seatbelt Outlet Trim And Backrest
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