52 14 198 Removing and installing or replacing rear panel on left or right front seat backrest (convertible)

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Release screws (1).

Fig 1: Identifying Front Seat Backrest Screws

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Carefully pull back rear panel.
Remove rear panel by pulling downward.

Installation:

Insert rear panel at top and slide upwards.

Force in guide on tunnel side.

Force in guide on airbag side.

Pull at side to check guide in backrest frame for correct seating.

Fig 2: Identifying Rear Panel

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