52 26 199 Removing and installing/replacing rear panel on left rear seat backrest (coupe)

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove Backrest For Rear Seat
Remove Cover Strip or
Remove Ski Bag

Lever backrest cover all round out of backrest frame.

Fig 1: Levering Backrest Cover Out Of Backrest Frame

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Detach rear panel (2) with flat scraper (1) from rear seat backrest.

Installation:

Comply with instructions issued by manufacturer of universal spray adhesive.

Apply universal spray adhesive to rear panel and rear seat backrest.

Fit and align rear panel within the air drying time.

Observe and adhere to curing time to prevent rear panels from slipping.

Fig 2: Identifying Rear Panel And Flat Scraper

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