52 26 311 Removing And Installing/Replacing Lock For Left Or Right Rear Seat Backrest (Through-Loading System)

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Unlock rear seat backrest and fold down.

NOTE:

If the rear seat backrest cannot be unlocked, carry out EMERGENCY OPENING .

Unclip Bowden cable from holders (1).

Unfasten screws (2).

Tightening torque: 52 26 10AZ . See REAR SEATS (THROUGH-LOADING SYSTEM) for specs.

Fig 1: Identifying Bowden Cable From Holders And Screws

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Feed lock (1) out of installation opening slightly and unclip Bowden cable (2).

Remove lock completely from installation opening.

Installation:

Catches (2) on lock must not be damaged.

Bowden cable must be correctly anchored in catches (2).

Fig 2: Removing Lock

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Installation:

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

Fig 3: Sliding Guide Lug Of Lock Into Opening

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NOTE: Adjustment of lock:

Slacken screws
Firmly push engaged backrest back
Tighten down screws

Tightening torque: 52 26 10AZ . See REAR SEATS (THROUGH-LOADING SYSTEM) for specs.