52 26 011 Removing and installing/replacing backrest for left rear seat

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

REMOVE backrest frame.
REMOVE LEFT BACKREST COVER .

Remove plate (1).

Release screw (2).

Tightening torque 52 26 08AZ .

Remove trim (3) in direction of arrow.

Fig 1: Removing Left Rear Seat Backrest Frame Trim

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Release screws (1).

Tightening torque 52 26 08AZ .

Remove trim in direction of arrow.

Fig 2: Removing Left Rear Seat Backrest Frame Trim

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Release screws (1).

Tightening torque 52 26 04AZ .

Lift out backrest.

Fig 3: Identifying Rear Seat Backrest Screws

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Replacement only:

Remove INERTIA REEL UNIT .

Remove REAR PANEL .

Remove BOWDEN CABLE FOR BACK SEAT REST .