52 26 115 Removing and installing/replacing Bowden cable for left rear seatback

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Necessary preliminary tasks

REMOVE LEFT BACKREST COVER .

Unclip Bowden cable sleeve (1).

Disconnect Bowden cable nipple (2).

Fig 1: Disconnecting Bowden Cable Sleeve And Nipple

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Disconnect Bowden cable nipple (1).

Unclip Bowden cable sleeve in marked area.

Unthread Bowden cable through cover (2).

Fig 2: Disconnecting Bowden Cable Nipple

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