52 17 200 Removing and installing/replacing upper rear panel on left or right front seat backrest (from production date 07/2012 through model year 2015)

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NOTE: This removing/installing/replacing procedure applies to "Comfort" seat version.

Release upper part of rear panel (1) from clamps (2) and pull upwards out of the bottom guides.

Fig 1: Releasing Upper Part Of Rear Panel From Clamps

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Installation note:

Guides (1) and clamps (2) on the rear panel (3) must not be damaged.

Fig 2: Identifying Guides And Clamps On Rear Panel

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