52 24... Emergency Actuator For Rear Seat Backrest

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Release hook of backrest lock
Backrest

Fig 1: Identifying Hook Of Backrest Lock
Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Insert screwdriver for levering in snap-in hole of rear seat lock.

Press screwdriver to center of vehicle and in so doing press supporting point (1) of Bowden cable outwards.

Fig 2: Identifying Supporting Point Of Bowden Cable

Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.