52 26 199 Removing and installing/replacing rear panel on left rear seat backrest

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Special tools required:

00 9 317

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove REAR FRAME FOR SKI BAG
Move backrest forwards

Lever out welt of backrest cover with special tool 00 9 317 from around backrest frame.

Fig 1: Removing Backrest Cover

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Detach rear panel (2) with flat scraper (1) from rear seat back.

Installation:

Comply with instructions issued by manufacturer of universal spray adhesive.

Apply universal spray adhesive to rear panel and rear seat back.

Fit and align rear panel within the air drying time (see manufacturer's instructions).

Observe and adhere to curing time to prevent rear panels from slipping.

Fig 2: Detaching Rear Panel Using Flat Scraper From Rear Seat Backrest

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