Remove the rear panel from the right rear seat backrest

Precondition

NOTE: For a better overview the removed condition is shown here.

NOTE: Description is for left component only. Procedure on the right side is identical.

Unclip the cover (1).

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Release the edge stripping of the backrest cover with special tool 0 496 569 (00 9 325) along the broken line (1).
Remove the rear panel (2).

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