Remove the backrest frame for the center rear seat backrest

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Preliminary work

Refer to REMOVING REAR SEAT BENCH .
Refer to REMOVING LEFT BACKREST SIDE SECTION .
Refer to REMOVING REAR SEAT BACKREST, LEFT .
Refer to REMOVING THE REAR SEAT BACKREST AT THE CENTER .
Refer to REMOVING THE REAR MIDDLE HEAD RESTRAINT .
Refer to REMOVING REAR PANEL ON THE CENTER REAR SEAT BACKREST .

Unclip the trim (1) from the backrest frame.

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Remove the trim (1) in the direction of the arrow.

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Detach the seat cover in the marked area (1).
Feed the cushion (2) out and remove.

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Removing the guide sleeve for the rear head restraint

NOTE: Schematic diagram is for example purposes. Some parts may differ in certain details.

NOTE: The description is provided only at one component. The procedure is the same for all other components.

Push the detent (1) inward with the special tool 0 494 627 (52 0 070) .
Remove the guide sleeve towards the top.

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Unclip the trim (1) from the bottom on the left and right retaining lugs (2).
Remove the trim (1) and the seat cover (3).

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Loosen screws (1).
Remove the insert (2).

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