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52 26 008 Removing and installing/replacing left or right side section on rear seat backrest (coupe)

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Release rear-seat backrest and fold forward.

Pull seat belt to middle and place over head restrain t.

Pull top backrest side section forwards (1) and pull out towards top (2).

Fig 1: Identifying Top Backrest Side Section Removal Directions
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If necessary, replace faulty clip (2) from backrest side section: 

Unlock catches (1) on left and right and detach clip (2) from side section (3).

Fig 2: Identifying Side Section, Catches And Clip
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If necessary, replace faulty clip (1) from body: 

Pull clip (1) forwards out of body.

Fig 3: Identifying Clip And Removal Direction
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Installation: 

Push guide (1) into mounting (2) and guide (3) into mounting (4).

Fig 4: Identifying Guides And Mountings
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