52 14 198 Removing and installing or replacing rear panel on left or right front seat backrest (newer version)

Release expanding rivets (1).

Fig 1: Locating Expanding Rivets

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1. Pull left rear panel outwards

2. Detach the lock mechanism of the left rear panel backwards

3. Pull right rear panel outwards

4. Detach the lock mechanism of the right rear panel backwards

Fig 2: Removing Rear Panel From Front Seat Backrest

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Pull out rear panel (1) in area (2) downwards from guides (3).

Fig 3: Pulling Out Rear Panel Downwards From Guides

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Installation:

NOTE: Retaining lugs (1) and guides (2) of the rear panel (3) must not be damaged.

Fig 4: Identifying Retaining Lugs And Guides Of Rear Panel

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Insert rear panel (1) in area (2) upwards with guides (3).

Fig 5: Locating Guides At Top Of Backrest For Inserting Rear Panel

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1. Pull right rear panel outwards

2. Press right rear wall right forward and hold

3. Pull left rear panel outwards

4. Press left rear panel forward, center rear panel

NOTE: Make sure rear panel is securely fitted.

Fig 6: Installing Rear Panel On Front Seat Backrest

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Fasten the expanding rivet (1).

Fig 7: Locating Expanding Rivets

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