52 24 311 Removing And Installing/Replacing Lock For Left Or Right Rear Seat Backrest

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NOTE:

Perform emergency actuation for rear seat backrest (1).

Unfasten screws (2).

Tightening torque: 52 24 2AZ . See REAR SEAT (NORMAL), MANUAL for specs.

Fig 1: Identifying Rear Seat Backrest And Screws

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Remove backrest and set down forwards.

Remove lock (1) completely from installation opening.

Fig 2: Removing Lock

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Display bridge (1) can be pressed out of lock during emergency actuation.

Remove display bridge (1) from lock.

Display bridge (1) does not have to be reinstalled.

Fig 3: Identifying Display Bridge

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Installation:

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

Fig 4: Sliding Guide Lug

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Adjusting lock:

Slacken screws
Firmly push engaged backrest back
Tighten down screws

IMPORTANT:

Check backrest lock without fail.