52 13 198 Removing and installing/replacing rear panel on left or right front seat backrest (TU)

Necessary Preliminary Tasks: 

• Remove front seat. Refer to 52 13 000 REMOVING AND INSTALLING LEFT OR RIGHT FRONT SEAT (TU) .

Release Torx screw (1) from lever (2) for backrest angle adjustment.

Tightening torque, refer to 52 13 2AZ in SEATS - TIGHTENING TORQUES - COOPER (1.6L) R50/W10 .

Pull off lever (2).

Lever out cover (3) with plastic wedge.

Release Torx screw underneath from lever (4) for Easy Entry.

Tightening torque, refer to 52 13 2AZ in SEATS - TIGHTENING TORQUES - COOPER (1.6L) R50/W10 .

Pull off lever (4).

Unclip rear panel (1) on left and right from backrest frame.

Unclip rear panel (1) from backrest frame in area (A).

Remove rear panel (1) in area (B) from backrest frame in upward direction.