52 26 005 Removing and installing/replacing rear seat (through-loading facility)

Unclip rear seat on left and right towards top.

Installation note:

Feed seat belt buckles (1) into recesses in rear seat.

Fig 1: Feeding Seat Belt Buckles Into Recesses In Rear Seat

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Only on vehicles with seat heating and/or rear compartment blower:

Unlock plug connections (1) and disconnect.

Fig 2: Identifying Plug Connections

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F15 Complete removal only:

Release screw (1) on seat belt (middle).

Tightening torque 72 11 22AZ .

Installation note:

Seat belt is coded against incorrect installation.

Feed out anchor fitting (2) through rear seat.

Lift out rear seat.

Fig 3: Identifying Anchor Fitting And Screw

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