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).

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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).

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

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Installation note: 

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

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