52 26 201 Removing and installing / replacing rear panel on rear seat backrest

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Necessary Preliminary Tasks:

Remove backrest cover for rear seat. Refer to 52 26 413 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING BACKREST COVER FOR LEFT OR RIGHT REAR SEAT .

Release clips (1).

Fig 1: Locating Clips On Backing

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Pull lever (1) up and remove backing (2).

Remove rear panel.

Fig 2: View Of Lever Backing

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