52 26 303 Removing and installing/replacing actuator for left or right rear seat backrest (through-loading system)

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Special tools required:

00 9 317

Unclip Bowden cable (1).

Loosen screws (2).

Unlock catch (3) to center of car and at same time unclip actuator towards bottom (4). If necessary, insert special tool 00 9 317 between actuator and body for levering out.

Fig 1: Identifying Bowden Cable And Screws

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Installation:

Catches (1) and (2) of actuator (3) must not be damaged.

Bowden cable (4) must be correctly engaged in actuator (3).

Fig 2: Identifying Actuator And Catches

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