52 26... Removing and installing/replacing ski bag with casing on rear seat (through-loading system)

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Special tools required:

00 9 317 00 9 310 ASSEMBLY WEDGES (SET IN PLASTIC CASE)

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove center armrest, see 52 26 030 Removing and installing/replacing armrest for rear seat backrest (through-loading system)

Press ski bag (1) on rear side out of backrest.

Fig 1: Pressing Ski Bag On Rear Side Out Of Backrest

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Lift off cover (1).

Release screws (2).

Installation:

Make sure cover is correctly installed.

Fig 2: Cover And Screws

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Unclip mounting frame (1) on rear side with special tool 00 9 317.

Installation:

Do not damage plastic clips. Danger of kinking!

Fig 3: Mounting Frame And Special Tool

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Remove skibag trim (1).

Fig 4: Removing Skibag Trim

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