52 26 030 Removing And Installing Complete Center Armrest For Rear Seat Backrest (Through-Loading)

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Unlock right backrest and tilt forwards.

Release screw.

Tightening torque, see 52 26 03AZ in 52 26 REAR SEATS (THROUGH-LOADING SYSTEM) .

Open center armrest (1) and remove.

Fig 1: Identifying Center Armrest

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Version "without skibag" only

IMPORTANT: Risk of damage!

Pull cover trim (1) at top edges in stages and unclip.

Installation:

Clips may remain in the backrest frame and must be removed.

Replace faulty clips.

Fig 2: Identifying Cover Trim

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NOTE:

Forcefully pull top edge of cover trim (3) forwards and unclip upper retaining lug (1).

Unclip the four retaining lugs (2) in succession.

Fig 3: Identifying Retaining Lugs

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Pull cover trim (1) up and out of lower clips.

Installation:

Make sure cover trim (1) is correctly inserted into lower clips.

If necessary, replace faulty clips.

Fig 4: Identifying Cover Trim

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NOTE: Twist cover trim (1) out of lower retaining lug during removal.

Cover trim (1) must be replaced if retaining lugs are faulty.

Fig 5: Identifying Cover Trim

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Remove cover strip (1) from backrest frame.

NOTE: Cover strip (1) must be replaced if retaining lugs are faulty.

Fig 6: Identifying Cover Strip

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