52 26 008 Removing and installing/replacing rest side section on left or right rear seat backrest

Unlock rear seat backrest and tilt forward.

Pull seat belt to middle and place over head restraint.

Pull top backrest side section forwards (1) and pull out towards top (2).

Fig 1: Pulling Seat Belt To Middle

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If necessary, replace faulty clip (2) from backrest side section: 

Unlock catches (1) on left and right and detach clip (2) from side section (3).

Fig 2: Disconnecting Clip From Side Section

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If necessary, replace faulty clip (1) from body: 

Pull clip (1) forwards out of body.

Fig 3: Pulling Clip Forward Out Of Body

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Installation: 

Push guide (1) into mounting (2) and guide (3) into mounting (4).

Fig 4: Pushing Guide Into Mounting And Guide Into Mounting

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