52 26... Removing and installing middle fold trim (60 % rear seat)

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Necessary preliminary tasks

Remove middle slide trim . See 52 26... REMOVING AND INSTALLING MIDDLE SLIDE TRIM (40 % REAR SEAT) or 52 26... REMOVING AND INSTALLING MIDDLE SLIDE TRIM (60 % REAR SEAT) at top only.
trim for center armrest . See 52 26... REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING THE COVER AND FRAME FOR THE SKI BAG or 52 26... REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING TRIM FOR CENTRE ARMREST .
Remove INNER FOLLOWER TRIM .

Release screw (1).

Fig 1: Identifying Inner Follower Trim Screw

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Release screw (1).

Tightening torque: 52 26 27AZ .

Release screw (2).

Fig 2: Identifying Middle Slide Trim Screw

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Carefully tighten follower (2) on seat cushion frame.

Remove trim (1) in direction of arrow and feed out of seat mechanism.

Fig 3: Removing Trim From Seat Mechanism

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