52 26 081 Removing and installing/replacing backrest frame for center rear seat

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Necessary preliminary work:

Remove middle BACKREST COVER

Replacement only:

Removing REAR PANEL ON REAR SEAT BACKREST
Remove middle REAR SEAT BACKREST SEAT BELT BUCKLE

Release screws (1).

Remove the actuating unit (2).

Fig 1: Identifying Actuating Unit With Screws

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Installation note:

Make sure unlocking rod (1) is correctly seated in the operating unit.

Fig 2: Identifying Operating Unit Rod

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