52 26 303 Removing and installing/replacing actuating mechanism for rear seat backrest

Necessary Preliminary Tasks: 

• Remove rear panel on rear seat backrest. Refer to 52 26 201 REMOVING AND INSTALLING / REPLACING REAR PANEL ON REAR SEAT BACKREST .

Remove outer sleeve of Bowden cable (1) from actuating mechanism.

Disconnect Bowden cable (2) from actuating mechanism.

Fig 1: View Of Bowden Cable In Actuating Mechanism

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Release clips (1) and remove actuating mechanism.

Installation: 

Make sure guide lugs (2) are correctly seated.

Fig 2: Identifying Actuating Mechanism Retaining Clips

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