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52 17 202 Removing and installing/replacing lower rear panel on left or right front seat backrest (Comfort)

Necessary preliminary tasks: 

Removal: 

Release expanding rivets (1).

Fig 1: Identifying Expanding Rivets
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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 Rear Panel
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Pull out rear panel (1) in area (2) downwards from guides (3).

Fig 3: Pulling Out Rear Panel 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 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
Fig 6: Pulling/Pressing Rear Panels
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NOTE: Make sure rear panel is securely fitted.

Fasten the expanding rivet (1).

Fig 7: Identifying Expanding Rivets
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