Remove rear panel of the rear seat backrest, left

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

• Using the special tool 0 496 571 (00 9 327)  , unclip the backrest cover (1) in the marked area.
• Unclip the emergency lock (2).
• Carefully release and remove the rear panel (3) of the rear seat backrest.

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