52 25 018 Removing and Installing/Replacing Fourbar Lever On Left or Right Rear Seat Backrest

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove rear head restraint. See 52 25 390 REMOVING AND INSTALLING OR REPLACING LEFT OR RIGHT REAR HEAD RESTRAINT
Remove trim for armrest at rear. See 52 25 030 REMOVING AND INSTALLING COMPLETE ARMREST FOR REAR SEAT BACKREST

Remove cover (1) upwards out of guide (2).

Detach cover (1) from Velcro-type fastener (5), pull out of guide (4) and lift out completely.

Release nuts (3).

Installation:

Insert nuts (3) with Loctite.

Tightening torque, 52 25 1AZ. See 52 25 REAR SEAT (NORMAL), ELECTRIC

NOTE: Backrest is secured with three nuts to body (nut at top/outside is not fitted as standard).

Fig 1: Identifying Cover, Guide, Velcro-Type Fastener & Screws

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Release screws (1) and remove four-bar lever (2).

Fig 2: Attaching Tension Strut Cover Over Bolt Head & Nut

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