52 26 202 Removing and installing/replacing rear panel on rear center seat backrest

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Unclip trim cover for lock with a plastic wedge.

Move trim cover for lock a little towards the middle.

Detach trim cover for lock by pulling towards rear.

Fig 1: Removing Trim Cover For Lock With Plastic Wedge

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Installation note:

Retaining lugs on the trim cover for the lock must not be damaged.

Replace defective trim cover for lock.

Fig 2: Retaining Lugs Installation Position

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NOTE: Welt of backrest cover is partially positioned below the center armrest cover.

Carefully lift out the center armrest cover in the marked area (1).

Fig 3: Lifting Out Center Armrest Cover

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Lever out welt in marked area.

Fig 4: Welt Marked Area

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Lever out welt in marked area.

Detach rear panel.

Installation note:

Insert the rear panel in the backrest frame first.

Insert welt of backrest cover in frame.

Fig 5: Welt Marked Area

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