52 24 010 Removing and installing/replacing backrest

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Necessary preliminary tasks

Remove REAR SEAT
Release LOCK on backrest (emergency actuation)

Release screws (1).

Tightening torque 52 24 01AZ .

Tilt backrest forwards and lift backrest with guides (2) out of partition wall.

Installation:

Make sure guides (2) on left and right are correctly seated in partition wall.

Fig 1: Identifying Backrest Guides And Screws

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Remove head restraints . See 5224388 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING REAR MIDDLE HEAD RESTRAINT or 5224390 REMOVING AND INSTALLING OR REPLACING LEFT OR RIGHT REAR HEAD RESTRAINT .

Cover door sill with protective cover (risk of damage).

Lift out backrest and feed out of seat belts.