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

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 In Area Downwards From Guides
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Installation: 

NOTE: Retaining lugs (1) and guides (2) of the rear panel (3) must not be damaged.
Fig 4: Identifying Retaining Lugs, Guides And Rear Panel
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Insert rear panel (1) in area (2) upwards with guides (3).

Fig 5: Inserting Rear Panel In Area Upwards With Guides
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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
NOTE: Make sure rear panel is securely fitted.
Fig 6: Pressing/Pulling Rear Panels
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Fasten the expanding rivet (1).

Fig 7: Identifying Expanding Rivet
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