52 26 303 Removing and installing/replacing actuator for left or right rear seat backrest (through-loading system)

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Special tools required:

Unclip Bowden cable (1).

Unfasten screws (2).

Unlock catch (3) to centre of vehicle and at same time unclip actuator (4) towards bottom.

If necessary, unclip actuator (4) with special tool 00 9 317.

Fig 1: Identifying Rear Backseat Bowden Cable, Actuator, Mounting Screws And Catch

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Installation:

Catches (1) and (2) of actuator (3) must not be damaged.

Bowden cable (4) must be correctly engaged in actuator (3).

Fig 2: Identifying Bowden Cable, Catches And Actuator

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