52 15 198 Removing and installing/replacing rear panel on front left or right seat backrest (sports/manual)

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Release clips (1) with side cutting pliers.

NOTE: Remove clip remainders.

Fig 1: Clip Remainders

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Lever out rear panel (1) at bottom towards rear and pull out towards bottom from backrest frame (2).

Fig 2: Pulling Out Rear Panel At Bottom Towards Rear

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Installation:

Bores (1) and fastening set (2) of rear panel (3) must not be damaged.

Fig 3: Fastening Set And Rear Panel

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Installation:

Slide backrest cover (1) on left/right over clip mount (2).

Fig 4: Backrest Cover And Clip Mount

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Installation:

Mounts (1) on backrest frame (2) must not be damaged.

To install rear panel, first slide into mounts (1) and then slide in at sides at bottom, refer to next work step.

Fig 5: Mounts And Backrest Frame

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Installation:

After installing rear panel in upper mounts,

refer to previous work step:

Feed rear panel at sides into opening in backrest cover and

insert into mounts (1) on left/right on backrest frame (2) and snap into place.

Fig 6: Installing Rear Panel In Upper Mounts

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