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52 26 008 Removing and installing/replacing rest side section on left or right rear seat backrest

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Unlock rear seat backrest and tilt forward.

Pull seat belt to middle and place over head restraint.

Pull top backrest side section forwards (1) and pull out towards top (2).

Fig 1: Pulling Top Backrest Side Section Forwards And Towards Top
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If necessary, replace faulty clip (2) from backrest side section: 

Unlock catches (1) on left and right and detach clip (2) from side section (3).

Fig 2: Removing Clip From Side Section
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If necessary, replace faulty clip (1) from body: 

Pull clip (1) forwards out of body.

Fig 3: Pulling Clip Forward
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Installation: 

Push guide (1) into mounting (2) and guide (3) into mounting (4).

Fig 4: Pushing Guide Into Mounting
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