52 26... Removing and installing/replacing FOLD microswitch

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove backrest cover. See REPLACING BACKREST COVER FOR LEFT REAR SEAT or REPLACING BACKREST COVER FOR RIGHT REAR SEAT .
Remove TRIMS FROM BACKREST FRAME, OUTER

Unclip microswitch (1) from seat backrest frame.

Fig 1: Unclipping Microswitch From Seat Backrest Frame

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Installation:

Make sure contact sensor (2) is fitted correctly on pin (1).

Fig 2: Identifying Contact Sensor And Pin

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Unfasten plug connection (1) and disconnect.

Fig 3: Identifying Plug Connection

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