52 26... Removing and installing pivot bearing trim (40 % 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.
Remove INNER FOLLOWER TRIM .
Partially remove BACKREST COVER .

Release screws (1).

Fig 1: Identifying Backrest Cover Screws

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Release screw (1).

Tightening torque: 52 26 27AZ .

Unclip trim (2) in marked area.

Carefully tighten follower (3) on seat cushion frame.

Feed trim (2) out of seat mechanism.

Fig 2: Identifying Trim, Follower And Screw

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