52 24 008 Removing and installing or replacing left or right side section on rear seat backrest

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove rear seat
Release rear-seat backrest and fold forward.

Removing rest side section:

Unclip in middle
Lever out at top from belt cover
Lift out rest side section

Fig 1: Identifying Rest Side Section
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Installation:

Unlock clip (1) and pull forwards out of body.

Engage clip (1) in rest side section.

If necessary, replace faulty clip (1).

Fig 2: Identifying Clip

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Installation:

Insert rest side section under backrest mount (2).

Insert plastic tab (1) of rest side section in backrest mount (2).

Pin must not be damaged.

Fig 3: Identifying Plastic Tab And Backrest Mount

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