52 26 118 Removing and installing/replacing Bowden cable for left or right rear seat

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Necessary preliminary tasks

Remove left or right REAR SEAT .

Disconnect spring (1).

Unclip Bowden cable sleeve (2).

Fig 1: Uncliping Bowden Cable Sleeve

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Unclip Bowden cable sleeve (2).

Unthread Bowden cable nipple (1) from actuator.

Fig 2: Disconnecting Bowden Cable Sleeve And Nipple From Actuator

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