52 24 010 Removing and installing/replacing backrest for rear seat

Necessary preliminary tasks: 

• Remove REAR SEAT 

Release screws (1).

Tightening torque: 52 24 1AZ .

Remove backrest from backrest suspension by lifting upwards.

Feed out seat back from the belts.

Fig 1: Identifying Rear Seat Screws

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Installation: 

Make sure backrest is correctly seated in backrest suspension (1).

Fig 2: Identifying Rear Seat Backrest Suspension

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