52 26 008 Removing and installing/replacing backrest side section on left or right rear seat backrest

Pull seat belt to middle and place over head restraint.

Pull top backrest side section (1) forwards and pull out upwards (2).

Fig 1: Pulling Top Backrest Side Section

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Press latch mechanism (2) to unlock the clip (1).

Pull clip (1) towards front out of the body.

If necessary, replace faulty clip (1).

Fig 2: Identifying Latch Mechanism And Clip

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Insert the clip (1) in the backrest side section (2).

Fig 3: Identifying Backrest Side Section Clip

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Installation note:

Insert guides (1) from backrest side section into mountings.

Fig 4: Locating Backrest Side Section Guides

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