Removing and installing/replacing backrest side section on left or right rear seat backrest (330i GT xDrive, 340i GT xDrive)

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Unclip cover (1) at clip (2).

Carefully release cover (1) on retaining lug (3) and remove in direction of arrow.

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Clip (1) and retaining lugs (2) on cover (3) must not be missing or damaged.

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(2) Unlock backrest side section at clamp (1).
(3) Feed backrest side section upwards and out.

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Installation note:

Insert guides (1) from backrest side section into mountings.

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