52 24 420 Replacing backrest shell for rear seat

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove ARMREST FOR REAR SEAT BACKREST
Remove GUIDE SLEEVES FOR HEAD RESTRAINTS

NOTE: Removal operation is shown on left side.
Carry out removal on right side in the same way.

Disconnect all retainers.

Lever out cover welt in marked area with plastic wedge.

Fig 1: Locating Retainers

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Fold back cover in upper area.

Disconnect retainers underneath.

Fig 2: Locating Retainers Underneath

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Installation:

Remove all remnants of retainers.

Bend new retainers to shape with special tool 52 0 050 .

Disengage cover from backrest frame.

Remove cover with padding from backrest shell.

Fig 3: Removing Cover With Padding From Backrest Shell

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