52 26 030 Removing and installing/replacing armrest for rear seat backrest

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Lift off cover (1).

Installation:

If necessary, replace faulty clips.

Fig 1: Lifting Off Rear Seat Backrest Cover

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Lift off cover.

Release screws (1) underneath.

Tightening torque 52 26 10AZ .

Remove cover (1) for centre armrest in downward direction.

Fig 2: Identifying Centre Armrest Covers And Screws

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Unscrew nuts (1).

Tightening torque 52 26 03AZ .

Fig 3: Identifying Rear Seat Backrest Nuts

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Release screw (1).

Tightening torque 52 26 02AZ .

Release screws (2) and take off swinging arm.

Tightening torque 52 26 11AZ .

Remove centre armrest (3) in direction of arrow.

Fig 4: Removing Centre Armrest

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