52 24 010 Remove and install rear seat backrest (basic seat)

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Removal:

Pull off cover (1) on left and right forwards.

Fig 1: Rear Seat Backrest Cover

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Pull up all guide sleeves (1) for head restraint, rear left and right up to the first catch.

Fig 2: Head Restraint Guide Sleeves

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Release screws (1).

Raise rear seat backrest (2) upwards out of the guides and remove from the front.

Fig 3: Rear Seat Backrest And Screws

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Installation:

Attach rear seat backrest (2) on the top to the guides and feed in towards the bottom.

Tighten down screws (1).

Tightening torque: 52 24 1AZ .

Fig 4: Rear Seat Backrest And Screws

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Press down all guide sleeves (1) for head restraints, rear left and right and engage.

Fig 5: Head Restraints Guide Sleeves

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Install left and right roof trim (1).

Fig 6: Left And Right Roof Trim

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Required follow-up work: