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: Locating Screws & Backrest

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Rear seat with seat heater:

Disconnect plug connections (1).

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

Fig 2: Identifying Clip, Control Unit & Plug Connections

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Installation:

First engage backrest in guides (1).

Fig 3: Backrest Guides

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