52 17 205 Removing And Installing/Replacing Both Rear Panels On Left Or Right Front Seat Backrest (Comfort)

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Operation is shown on the left seat. When removing from the right seat, transpose the pull and striking sides accordingly.

Rear panel upper section:

Grip between rear panel and backrest cover on door side until clip can be felt (do not pull).
At same time, firmly punch towards middle of seat on inner side (tunnel side) at top.
Upper retainers spring out of seat guide.
Pull upper rear panel up out of lower guides.

Fig 1: Pulling Upper Rear Panel Up Out Of Lower Guides

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NOTE:

Retainer
Guide
Upper rear panel

Fig 2: Identifying Retainer, Guide And Upper Real Panel

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Rear panel trim lower section:

Grip between rear panel and backrest cover on door side until clip can be felt (do not pull).
At same time, firmly punch towards middle of seat on inner side (tunnel side) at top.
Upper retainers spring out of seat guide.
Pull lower rear panel up out of lower guides

Fig 3: Griping Between Rear Panel And Backrest Cover On Door Side

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Unclip springs (1) on left and right.

Remove lower rear panel (3) upwards out of guide (2).

Fig 4: Identifying Springs, Lower Rear Panel And Guide

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