52 30 080 Removing and Installing/Replacing Left Seat Backrest Frame

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove 3rd seat row. See 52 30 000 Removing and Installing Complete 3Rd Seat Row .
Remove backrest cover. See 52 30 413 Removing and installing/replacing backrest cover for left or right rear seat .
Removing actuating mechanism for rear seat backrest. See 52 30 303 Removing and Installing/Replacing Actuating Mechanism For Rear Seat Backrest .
Remove outer trim. See 52 30 .. Removing and Installing Outer Trim For 3Rd Seat Row .

Detach Starlock washer (1) from shaft.

Remove shaft.

Installation:

Detach Starlock washer (1) from shaft. Remove shaft. Installation: Fit left and right plastic sleeves on shaft.

Release fitting screws (1).

Tightening torque: 52 30 02AZ. . See 52 30 3RD SEAT ROW

Release outer bearing screw (1).

Tightening torque: 52 30 03AZ. See 52 30 3RD SEAT ROW

Remove seat backrest frame (2) from assembly frame.

Replacement only:

Removing seat fabric. See 52 30 405 Removing and Installing/Replacing Seat Cover For Left Or Right Rear Seat .