52 16 198 Removing and installing/replacing rear panel on left or right front seat backrest (sport, electrical)

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Release expanding rivets (1).

Fig 1: Identifying Right Front Seat Backrest Rivets

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Press rear panel (1) forwards in area (A) and at the same time, slide it upwards.

Pull rear panel (1) out of the upper guides downwards and towards the rear.

Fig 2: Pulling Rear Panel

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Installation note:

Retaining lugs (1) and guides (2) of the rear panel (3) must not be damaged.

Fig 3: Identifying Seat Rear Panel, Guides And Retaining Lugs

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