52 26 .. Removing and Installing/Replacing Ski Bag On Rear Seat (Through-Loading System)

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Special tools required:

00 9 317. See 00 9 310 ASSEMBLY WEDGES (SET IN PLASTIC CASE) .

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove armrest. See 52 26 030 Removing and installing/replacing armrest for rear seat backrest (through-loading system) .

Release screws (1).

Tightening torque 52 26 09AZ. See 52 26 REAR SEATS (THROUGH-LOADING SYSTEM) .

Fig 1: Identifying Screws

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Release screws (1).

Tightening torque 52 26 09AZ. See 52 26 REAR SEATS (THROUGH-LOADING SYSTEM) .

Release screw (2).

Tightening torque 52 26 08AZ. See 52 26 REAR SEATS (THROUGH-LOADING SYSTEM) .

Remove Top Tether eyelet.

Fig 2: Identifying Top Tether Eyelet Screw

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Lever out rear ski bag frame (1) with special tool 00 9 317. See 00 9 310 ASSEMBLY WEDGES (SET IN PLASTIC CASE)

IMPORTANT: Risk of damage in marked area.
Plastic eyelet of front trim can break.
If necessary, replace faulty trim.

Fig 3: Identifying Special Tool (00 9 317)

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Lever out pins.

Remove front ski bag trim (1) in direction of arrow.

Fig 4: Identifying Front Ski Bag Trim

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