52 25 018 Removing And Installing/Replacing Four-Bar Lever On Left Or Right Rear Seat Backrest

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Necessary Preliminary Tasks:

Remove rear head restraint. Refer to 52 24 390 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING REAR LEFT OR RIGHT HEAD RESTRAINT (NORMAL) .
Remove trim for armrest at rear. Refer to 52 25 030 REMOVING AND INSTALLING COMPLETE ARMREST FOR REAR SEAT BACKREST .

Remove cover (1) upwards out of guide (2).

Detach cover (1) from Velcro-type fastener (5), pull out of guide (4) and lift out completely.

Release nuts (3).

Fig 1: Removing Cover From Guide

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Installation:

Insert nuts (3) with Loctite.

Tightening torque, refer to 52 25 1AZ in SEATS - TIGHTENING TORQUES .

NOTE: Backrest is secured with three nuts to body (nut at top/outside is not fitted as standard).

Release screws (1) and remove four-bar lever (2).

Fig 2: Screws And Four-Bar Lever

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