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

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Release clips (1) with diagonal cutting pliers.

Remove rear panel (2) downwards with a turning action.

NOTE: Remove remnants of clips.

Fig 1: Identifying Front Seat Rear Panel And Clip

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Installation:

Retaining hooks (1) and bore holes (2) on rear panel (3) must not be damaged.

Replace faulty clips.

Fig 2: Identifying Front Seat Rear Panel, Retaining Hooks And Bore Holes

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