52 13 198 Removing and installing / replacing backward backrest panel on left or right front seat (normal / manual)
Necessary Preliminary Tasks:
- Remove front seat. Refer to 52 13 000 REMOVING AND INSTALLING DRIVER'S OR FRONT PASSENGER SEAT (NORMAL / MANUAL) .
Detach retaining straps of backrest panel from upholstery carrier (1).
Remove sticker from lever for rear seat easy entry.
Remove Torx screw (1) securing angle adjustment lever (2) for backrest and remove lever.
Remove Torx screw (3) securing lever (4) for rear seat easy entry and remove lever.
Tightening torque, refer to 52 13 2AZ in SEATS - TIGHTENING TORQUES - COOPER (1.6L) R50/W10 .
Release panel clip from backrest; to do so, pull off clips in direction of arrow.
Remove panel (1).