52 15 198 ... Removing And Installing/Replacing Rear Panel On Front Left Or Right Seat Backrest (Sports/Manual)

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Release clips (1) with side cutting pliers.

Fig 1: Removing Clips

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NOTE: Remove clip remainders.

Lever out rear panel (1) at bottom towards rear and pull out towards bottom from backrest frame (2).

Fig 2: Removing Rear Panel At Bottom

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Installation:

Bores (1) and fastening set (2) of rear panel (3) must not be damaged.

Fig 3: Identifying Bores And Fastening Set Of Rear Panel

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Installation:

Slide backrest cover (1) on left/right over clip mount (2).

Fig 4: Sliding Backrest Cover Over Clip Mount

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Installation:

Mounts (1) on backrest frame (2) must not be damaged. To install rear panel, first slide into mounts (1) and then slide in at sides at bottom, refer to next work step.

Fig 5: Installing Backrest Frame

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Installation:

After installing rear panel in upper mounts, refer to previous work step:

Feed rear panel at sides into opening in backrest cover and insert into mounts (1) on left/right on backrest frame (2) and snap into place.

Fig 6: Inserting Rear Panel Into Mounts

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