52 26 020 Removing And Installing/Replacing Both Backrests For Rear Seat
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Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Remove armrest side section . Refer to 52 26 008 Removing And Installing/Replacing Rest Side Section On Left Or Right Rear Seat Backrest .
- Remove rear seat . Refer to 52 26 005 Removing And Installing/Replacing Rear Seat
NOTE:
A 2nd person is required to help remove and install the backrest.
Both backrests must be pulled out simultaneously from the center mount.
Left backrest:
- Release screw (1).
Tightening torque, see 52 26 01AZ in 52 26 REAR SEATS (THROUGH-LOADING SYSTEM) .
- Fold backrest (2) forwards
- Pull backrest forwards and outwards out of center mount (3)
Right backrest:
- Release screw (1).
Tightening torque, see 52 26 01AZ in 52 26 REAR SEATS (THROUGH-LOADING SYSTEM) .
- Fold backrest (2) forwards
- Pull backrest forwards and outwards out of center mount (3)