52 26 000 Removing and installing/replacing left or right rear seat

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Unclip trim (1) with plastic wedge on upper part to the front.

Installation:

If necessary, replace faulty trim.

Fig 1: Removing Rear Seat Trim

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Pull lever for backrest adjustment and release screw (1) below.

Tightening torque 52 26 07AZ .

Fig 2: Pulling Backrest Handle

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Right rear seat:

Unclip rear seat to the front and pull up.

Installation:

Pull belt buckle through recess in rear seat.

Fig 3: Lifting Up Rear Seat

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Left rear seat:

Unclip rear seat to the front and pull up.

Installation:

Pull belt buckle through recess in rear seat.

Fig 4: Pulling Up Left Rear Seat

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Optional equipment with seat heating only:

NOTE: For a better overview, the control unit is shown removed.

Unfasten plug connection (1) and disconnect.

Fig 5: Identifying Plug Connection

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