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

Removal: 

Release expanding rivet (1).

Fig 1: Identifying Expanding Rivet

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1. Pull left rear panel outwards
2. Detach the lock mechanism of the left rear panel backwards
3. Pull right rear panel outwards
4. Detach the lock mechanism of the right rear panel backwards
   Fig 2: Detaching Lock Mechanism Of Right Rear Panel Backwards

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Pull out rear panel (1) in area (2) downwards from guides (3).

Fig 3: Pulling Out Rear Panel

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Installation: 

Fig 4: Installing Rear Panel

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Insert rear panel (1) in area (2) upwards with guides (3).

Fig 5: Inserting Rear Panel Upwards

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1. Pull right rear panel outwards
2. Press right rear wall right forward and hold
3. Pull left rear panel outwards
4. Press left rear panel forward, center rear panel

Fig 6: Pressing Left Rear Panel Forward

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Fasten the expanding rivet (1).

Fig 7: Identifying Expanding Rivet

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