52 25 006 Removing and installing/replacing left rear seat

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove ARMREST .

Unclip rear seat to the front and lift up.

Installation:

Pull belt buckle through recess in rear seat.

Fig 1: Removing Rear Seat

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Unlock plug connection for switch cluster and disconnect.

Depending on optional equipment:

If necessary, unlock and disconnect plug connection for seat fan and/or seat heating.

Fig 2: Identifying Rear Seat Switch Cluster Plug Connection

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