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

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Pull seat belt to middle and place over head restraint.

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

Fig 1: Pulling Top Backrest Side Section Forwards And Towards Top
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Press latch mechanism (2) to unlock the clip (1).

Pull clip (1) towards front out of the body.

If necessary, replace faulty clip (1).

Fig 2: Latch Mechanism And Clip
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Insert the clip (1) in the backrest side section (2).

Fig 3: Backrest Side Section And Clip
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Installation note: 

Insert guides (1) from backrest side section into mountings.

Fig 4: Backrest Side Section Guides
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