52 26 ... Removing and installing/replacing ski bag with cassette on rear seat (throughloading system) (Touring)

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Remove center armrest. Refer to 52 26 030 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING ARMREST FOR REAR-SEAT BACKREST (THROUGH-LOADING SYSTEM) .

Open cover at rear.

Fig 1: Locating Bolt

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Unscrew bolt (1).

Bend central metal element (1) at foot of ski bag towards front at bottom.

Fig 2: Removing Cassette
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Unlock seat back and gently tilt forwards.
Carefully press together clip feet (2) of cassette and remove cassette towards rear at bottom, paying attention to clips at side and top.

Installation:

Clip feet must not be damaged.

Unclip cover at rear towards top.

Fig 3: Removing Cover

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