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52 26 008 Removing and installing/replacing left or right side section of rear seat backrest (through-loading system) (Coupe)

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Remove trim on side section of rear seat backrest, refer to 51 43 ... REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING TRIM ON REAR SEAT BACKREST SIDE SECTION (COUPE) .

Remove rear seat, refer to 52 26 005 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING REAR SEAT (THROUGH-LOADING SYSTEM)  .

Release rear-seat backrest and fold forward.

Fig 1: Releasing Rear-Seat Backrest
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To unlock backrest side section:

Press cover in area (A) to one side a little.

Using a screwdriver, press catch (1) downwards and pull backrest side section (2) somewhat towards front.

Pull side section at top (1) and pull out towards top (2).

Fig 2: Pulling Out Side Section
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In event of faulty clip (2):

If necessary, unlock catches (1) on left/right and detach clip (2) from side section (3).

Fig 3: Identifying Catches
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Installation: 

Push guide (1) into bracket (2) and guide (3) into bracket (4).

Fig 4: Installing Guides Into Bracket
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