52 26 020 Removing And Installing/Replacing Both Backrests For Rear Seat

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove armrest side section . Refer to 52 26 008 Removing And Installing/Replacing Rest Side Section On Left Or Right Rear Seat Backrest .
Remove rear seat . Refer to 52 26 005 Removing And Installing/Replacing Rear Seat

NOTE:

A 2nd person is required to help remove and install the backrest.

Both backrests must be pulled out simultaneously from the center mount.

Left backrest:

Release screw (1).
Tightening torque, see 52 26 01AZ in 52 26 REAR SEATS (THROUGH-LOADING SYSTEM) .
Fold backrest (2) forwards
Pull backrest forwards and outwards out of center mount (3)

Fig 1: Pulling Backrest Forwards & Outwards Out Of Centre Mount
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Right backrest:

Release screw (1).
Tightening torque, see 52 26 01AZ in 52 26 REAR SEATS (THROUGH-LOADING SYSTEM) .
Fold backrest (2) forwards
Pull backrest forwards and outwards out of center mount (3)

Fig 2: Pulling Backrest Forwards & Outwards Out Of Centre Mount
Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.