52 15 198 Removing and installing/replacing rear panel on front left or right seat backrest (sports/manual)

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Release clips (1) with side cutting pliers.

NOTE: Remove clip remainders.

Fig 1: Releasing Clips

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Lever out rear panel (1) at bottom towards rear and pull out towards bottom from backrest frame (2).

Fig 2: Removing Rear Panel From Frame

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Installation:

Bores (1) and fastening set (2) of rear panel (3) must not be damaged.

Fig 3: Identifying Bores & Fastening Set Of Rear Panel
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Installation:

Slide backrest cover (1) on left/right over clip mount (2).

Fig 4: Installing Backrest Cover On Left/Right Over Clip Mount
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Installation:

Mounts (1) on backrest frame (2) must not be damaged.
To install rear panel, first slide into mounts (1) and then slide in at sides at bottom, refer to next work step.

Fig 5: Identifying Mounts On Backrest Frame
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Installation:

After installing rear panel in upper mounts, refer to previous work step:
Feed rear panel at sides into opening in backrest cover and insert into mounts (1) on left/right on backrest frame (2) and snap into place.

Fig 6: Inserting Mounts On Left/Right On Backrest Frame
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