52 26 311 Removing And Installing/Replacing Lock For Left Or Right Rear Seat Backrest (Through-Loading System)

Unlock rear seat backrest and fold down.

Unclip Bowden cable from holders (1).

Unfasten screws (2).

Tightening torque, see 52 26 08AZ in 52 26 REAR SEATS (THROUGH-LOADING SYSTEM) .

Fig 1: Identifying Holders & Screws

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Pull lock (1) out of installation opening slightly and unclip Bowden cable (2).

Remove lock completely from installation opening.

Installation: 

Catches (2) on lock must not be damaged.

Bowden cable must be correctly anchored in catches (2).

Fig 2: Identifying Lock & Bowden Cable

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Installation: 

Slide guide lug (1) of lock into opening (2).

Fig 3: Sliding Guide Lug Of Lock Into Opening

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Adjusting lock: 

• Slacken screws
• Firmly push engaged backrest back
• Tighten down screws