52 26 .. Removing and Installing Pivot Bearing Trim (40 % rear seat)

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove middle slide trim at top only. See 52 26 .. Removing and Installing Middle Slide Trim (40 % Rear Seat) or 52 26 .. Removing and Installing Middle Slide Trim (60 % Rear Seat) .
Remove inner follower trim. See 52 26 .. Removing and Installing Outer Follower Trim .
Partially remove backrest cover. See 52 26 412 Replacing Backrest Cover For Right Rear Seat .

Release screw (1).

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

Unclip trim (2) in marked area.

Carefully tighten follower (3) on seat cushion frame.

Feed trim (2) out of seat mechanism.