52 26 202 Removing and installing/replacing rear panel on center rear seat backrest

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Unclip trim cover for lock with a plastic wedge.

Move trim cover for lock a little towards the middle.

Detach trim cover for lock by pulling towards rear.

Fig 1: Removing Trim Cover Using Plastic Wedge

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Installation note:

Retaining lugs on the trim cover for the lock must not be damaged.

Replace defective trim cover for lock.

Fig 2: Identifying Cover Retaining Lugs

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Carefully unclip strip (1) for channel cover along the marking on left and right.

Fig 3: Removing Channel Cover Strip

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Installation note:

Latch mechanisms must not be damaged

Replace defective strip for channel cover.

Fig 4: Identifying Defective Strip For Channel Cover

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Lever out welt in marked area.

Fig 5: Identifying Welt Marked Area

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Lever out welt in marked area.

Detach rear panel.

Fig 6: Identifying Welt Marked Area

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