52 26 011 Removing and installing/replacing backrest for left rear seat

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Necessary preliminary work:

Remove ARMREST SIDE SECTION
Remove REAR SEAT

Release screw (1).

Tightening torque 72 11 21AZ .

Installation note:

End fitting is coded against incorrect assembly.

Replace screw (1).

Fig 1: Locating Rear Center Seat Belt Screw

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Lift out pin and remove expanding rivet (1).

Unfasten screws (2).

Tightening torque 52 26 01AZ .

Fig 2: Locating Expanding Rivet And Screws

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Tilt backrest slightly forwards.
Pull backrest forwards and outwards out of center mount

Fig 3: Tilting Backrest
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Installation note:

Make sure plastic bush (1) is fitted correctly in the center mount.

The plastic bush (1) must be retained in the center mount with a lug.

Fig 4: Locating Plastic Bush

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Installation note:

Make sure plastic bush (1) is fitted correctly in the right backrest frame.

The plastic bush (1) may slide during removal of the left backrest.

The plastic bush (1) must be retained in the backrest frame with a lug.

If applicable, PARTIALLY REMOVE THE BACKREST COVER and clip the plastic bush (1) in from the outside in.

Fig 5: Identifying Plastic Bush

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