52 17 205 Removing and installing/replacing both rear panels on left or right front seat backrest

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

With rear-seat entertainment option only:
Remove REAR PASSENGER COMPARTMENT MONITOR COVER

Fig 1: Pulling Rear Panel From Lower Guides

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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 part :

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

NOTE:

Clamp
Guide
Upper rear panel

Fig 2: Identifying Retainer, Guide And Upper Rear Panel

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Fig 3: Pulling Lower Rear Panel Up Out Of Lower Guides

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Rear panel lower section:

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

Fig 4: Identifying Springs, Lower Rear Panel And Guide

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Unclip springs (1) on left and right.

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