52 24 010 Removing and installing / replacing backrest

Necessary preliminary tasks: 

• Remove Rear Seat 
• Release Lock  on backrest (emergency actuation)

Release screws (1).

For tightening torque refer to 52 24 01AZ in 52 24 REAR SEAT (NORMAL), MANUAL .

Tilt backrest forwards and lift backrest with guides (2) out of partition wall.

Installation: 

Make sure guides (2) on left and right are correctly seated in partition wall.

Fig 1: Identifying Rear Seat Backrest Guides And Screws

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Remove Head Restraints. 

Cover door sill with protective cover (risk of damage).

Lift out backrest and feed out of seat belts.