52 26 199 Removing and installing/replacing rear panel on left rear seat back

Necessary preliminary tasks: 

• Remove rear seat back  , see 52 26 020 Removing and installing/replacing backrest for left or right rear seat .
• If necessary, remove rear frame for ski bag  , see 52 26... Removing and installing/replacing ski bag on rear seat .

Unclip lock trim on backrest edge in direction of arrow (1).

Slide back of lock trim in outward direction and remove in direction of arrow (2).

Fig 1: Sliding Back Of Lock Trim

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Installation: 

Retaining lugs on trim must not be damaged.

Fig 2: Locating Retaining Lugs

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Version without ski bag: 

Lever backrest cover all round out of backrest frame.

Fig 3: Levering Backrest Cover Out Of Backrest Frame

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Version with ski bag: 

Lever backrest cover all round out of backrest frame.

Fig 4: Levering Backrest Cover Out Of Backrest Frame

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Detach rear panel (2) with flat scraper (1) from rear seat back.

Installation: 

Comply with instructions issued by manufacturer of universal spray adhesive.

Apply universal spray adhesive to rear panel and rear seat back.

Fit and align rear panel within the air drying time (see manufacturer's instructions).

Observe and adhere to curing time to prevent rear panels from slipping.

Fig 5: Detaching Rear Panel With Flat Scraper From Rear Seat Back

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