52 26... Removing And Installing/Replacing Ski Bag With Casing On Rear Seat (Through-Loading System)

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove center armrest or filler element . Refer to 52 26 030 Removing And Installing Complete Center Armrest For Rear Seat Backrest (Through-Loading) or 52 26 070 Removing And Installing/Replacing Filler Element .

Press ski bag (1) on rear side out of backrest.

Fig 1: Identifying Ski Bag

G04727347

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Lift off cover (1).

Release screws (2).

Installation:

Make sure cover is correctly installed.

Fig 2: Identifying Cover & Screws

G04727348

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Unclip single opening trim (1) towards top.

Installation:

Plastic clips must not be damaged.

If necessary, replace faulty trim.

Fig 3: Identifying Single Opening Trim

G05779738

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Remove C-module trim (1) in direction of arrow.

Fig 4: Identifying C-Module Trim

G05779739

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