52 26 .. Removing and Installing Outer Fold Trim

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remover inner fold trim. See 52 26 .. Removing and Installing Inner Fold Trim .
Remove outer follower trim. See 52 26 .. Removing and Installing Outer Follower Trim .

Trim, fold, inner:

Release screw (2).

Tightening torque: 52 26 25AZ. See 52 26 REAR SEATS (THROUGH-LOADING SYSTEM) .

Pull off release handle (1).

Release screw.

Only for seat backrest frame, left (60 %):

Push on locking clip (1).

Pull off ball socket.

Installation:

Gas-filled strut (1) is under tension.

Lever ball socket with screwdriver on pin.

Release screw (1).

Tightening torque: 52 26 27AZ. See 52 26 REAR SEATS (THROUGH-LOADING SYSTEM) .

Carefully tighten follower (2) on seat cushion frame.

Feed trim (1) out of seat mechanism.