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52 26 206 Removing and installing/replacing rear panel on left rear seat backrest (through-loading facility)

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Unclip lock finisher (1) in direction of arrow (2) starting with backrest side section.

Remove lock finisher (1) in direction of arrow (3).

Fig 1: Removing Lock Finisher
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Installation note: 

Retaining lugs (1) and (2) of cover must not be damaged.

Replace faulty cover.

Fig 2: Lugs
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Release screw (1).

Remove lashing eye (2) from backrest.

Tightening torque: 52 26 05AZ .

Fig 3: Lashing Eye And Screw
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Lever welt surrounding from backrest frame.

Remove rear panel from backrest frame.

Installation note: 

Insert the rear panel in the backrest frame first.

Press the welt from the backrest cover into the frame.

Fig 4: Removing Backrest Cover From Backrest Frame
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