52 26 008 Removing and installing/replacing left or right side section on rear seat backrest

Release rear-seat backrest and fold forward.

Pull seat belt to middle and place over head restraint.

Pull top backrest side section forwards (1) and pull out towards top (2).

Fig 1: Identifying Backrest Side Section Pulling Order

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If necessary, replace faulty clip (2) from backrest side section: 

Unlock catches (1) on left and right and detach clip (2) from side section (3).

Fig 2: Identifying Backrest Side Section, Clip And Catches

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If necessary, replace faulty clip (1) from body: 

Pull clip (1) forwards out of body.

Fig 3: Identifying Backrest Side Section Clip

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Installation: 

Push guide (1) into mounting (2) and guide (3) into mounting (4).

Fig 4: Identifying Backrest Guides And Mountings

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