52 26 030 Removing and installing complete center armrest for rear seat backrest (through-loading)

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Unlock right backrest and tilt forwards.

Release screw.

Tightening torque 52 26 03AZ .

Open center armrest (1) and remove.

Fig 1: Locating Centre Armrest

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Version "without skibag" only

IMPORTANT: Risk of damage!

Pull cover trim (1) at top edges in stages and unclip.

Installation:

Clips may remain in the backrest frame and must be removed.

Replace faulty clips.

Fig 2: Pulling Cover Trim

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NOTE: Forcefully pull top edge of cover trim (3) forwards and unclip upper retaining lug (1).
Unclip the four retaining lugs (2) in succession.

Fig 3: Pulling Top Edge Of Cover Trim Forward

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Pull cover trim (1) up and out of lower clips.

Installation:

Make sure cover trim (1) is correctly inserted into lower clips.

If necessary, replace faulty clips.

Fig 4: Pulling Cover Trim

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NOTE: Twist cover trim (1) out of lower retaining lug during removal.
Cover trim (1) must be replaced if retaining lugs are faulty.

Fig 5: Removing Cover Trim

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Remove cover strip (1) from backrest frame.

NOTE: Cover strip (1) must be replaced if retaining lugs are faulty.

Fig 6: Removing Cover Strip From Backrest Frame

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