52 26 .. Removing and Installing Backrest Lock Adapter Plate

Necessary preliminary tasks: 

• Remove luggage compartment wheel arch trim on left or right. See 51 47 151 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING LEFT LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT WHEEL ARCH TRIM

Release screw.

Tightening torque 52 26 06AZ. . See 52 26 REAR SEATS (THROUGH-LOADING SYSTEM)

Remove adapter plate for backrest lock (1).

Fig 1: Identifying Plate Backrest Lock

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Version with 3rd seat row: 

Unfasten screws.

Tightening torque 52 26 06AZ. . See 52 26 REAR SEATS (THROUGH-LOADING SYSTEM)

Remove adapter plate for backrest lock (1).

Fig 2: Identifying Plate Backrest Lock Screws

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