52 24 199 Removing and installing/replacing rear panel on left rear seat backrest

Necessary preliminary tasks: 

• Remove Backrest For Rear Seat 

Rear panel (1) on backrest.

Fig 1: Identifying Backrest Rear Panel

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Detach rear panel (2) with flat scraper (1) from rear seat backrest.

Installation: 

Comply with instructions issued by manufacturer of universal spray adhesive.

Apply universal spray adhesive to rear panel and rear seat backrest.

Fit and align rear panel within the air drying time (see manufacturer's instructions).

Observe and adhere to curing time to prevent rear panels from slipping.

Fig 2: Identifying Backrest Rear Panel And Flat Scraper

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