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.

Fig 1: Releasing Clips

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NOTE: Remove clip remainders.

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

Fig 2: Removing Rear Panel

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Installation:

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

Fig 3: Locating Bores & Fastening Set Of Rear Panel

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Installation:

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

Fig 4: Sliding Backrest Cover Over Clip Mount

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Installation:

Mounts (1) on backrest frame (2) must not be damaged.

Fig 5: Locating Mounting On Backrest Frame
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To install rear panel, first slide into mounts (1) and then slide in at sides at bottom, refer to next work step.

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 Into Mounts On Backrest Frame

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