52 26 008 Removing and installing/replacing left/right sides of backrest on rear seat backrest (through-loading)

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Pull seat belt to middle and place behind head restraint.

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

Fig 1: Pulling Seat Belt And Head Restraint

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Installation:

Pull clip (1) towards front out of panel.

Fig 2: Pulling Front Panel Clip

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Installation:

Check clip (1) and locator (2) for damage.

Slide clip (1) into fixture (2) of backrest side section.

Fig 3: Sliding Clip Into Fixture Of Backrest Side Section

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Installation:

First thread in guides (1) on the backrest side section in the fixtures of the body.
Then press the backrest side section down, so that the guides (1) seat properly in the fixtures.
Clip backrest side section at top into place.

Fig 4: Identifying Guides On Backrest Side Section In Fixtures Of Body
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