52 24 015 Removing And Installing/Replacing Backrest For Left Or Right Rear Seat (Normal)

Necessary Preliminary Tasks:

Release screws (1).

Lever out backrest (2) at bottom and slide upwards out of guide.

Feed backrest (2) out of belt straps and remove.

Fig 1: Screws, Backrest And Removal Direction

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Rear Seat With Seat Heater:

Disconnect plug connections (1).

Remove clip (2) and remove control unit (3).

Fig 2: Seat Heater Plug Connections, Control Unit And Clip

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Installation:

First engage backrest in guides (1).

Fig 3: Backrest Guides

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