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

Unfasten backrest and tilt forwards.

Pull seat belt to middle and place over head restraint.

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

Fig 1: Removing Backrest Side Section

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If necessary, replace defective clip (2) from backrest side section:

Unfasten left and right catches (1) and pull clip (3) off backrest side section (2).

Fig 2: Identifying Backrest Side Section, Clip And Catches

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If necessary, replace defective clip (1) from body:

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

Fig 3: Pulling Out Clip

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Installation note:

Slide the guide (1) into the fixture and (2) and guide (3) into fixture (4).

Fig 4: Sliding Guides Into Fixtures

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