52 24 010 Removing and installing / replacing backrest

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove rear seat, refer to 52 24 005 REMOVING AND INSTALLING OR REPLACING REAR SEAT .
Remove head restraint, refer to 52 13 390 REMOVING AND INSTALLING / REPLACING FRONT HEADREST (NORMAL/ MANUAL) .
Remove armrest, refer to 52 24 030 REMOVING AND INSTALLING COMPLETE ARMREST FOR REAR SEAT BACKREST .

Release screws (1) on backrest.

Release screws (2) on seatbelt anchor fitting.

Tightening torque 31 N.m.

Unclip backrest forcefully forwards out of partition wall.

Fig 1: Unclipping Backrest

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Installation:

Make sure retainers are correctly seated in backrest.

NOTE: End of work when removing side trim panel and/or rear parcel shelf.

Unlock detent lugs (1) on back and remove seatbelt outlet trim (2).

Fig 2: Removing Seatbelt Outlet Trim

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Installation:

Replace seatbelt outlet trims in event of faulty detent lugs.

Feed seat belt (1) out of

(2) Seatbelt outlet trim

(3) Backrest

Fig 3: Identifying Seat Belt, Seat Belt Outer Trim And Backrest

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