52 26 015 Removing and installing/replacing left/right rear seat backrest (through-loading)
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Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Remove backrest side section. See 52 26 008 Removing And Installing/Replacing Left/Right Sides Of Backrest On Rear Seat Backrest (Through-Loading) .
- If necessary, remove rear seat (only with seat heating optional extra) 52 13 000 Removing And Installing Left Or Right Front Seat (Normal/Semi-Electric)
- Unlock backrest (if necessary emergency actuator)
Left backrest:
- Release screw (1).
- With automatic center belt optional extra only:
Lay belt (2) around center armrest
- Fold backrest forwards slightly (3)
- Pull backrest forwards and outwards out of center mount (4)
Right backrest:
- Release screw (1)
- Fold backrest forwards slightly (2)
- Pull backrest forwards and outwards out of center mount (3)