52 25 025 Removing and installing complete center cushion section for rear seat

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove ARMREST FOR REAR SEAT BACKREST

Release screws (1).

Fig 1: Identifying Rear Seat Centre Cushion Screws

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Remove frame (1) in direction of arrow.

Installation:

Make sure retaining lugs are correctly seated in guide.

The frame must be replaced if the retaining lugs are faulty.

Fig 2: Removing Frame

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Disconnect spring (1).

Fig 3: Identifying Spring

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Removing cushion section on left and right in succession:

Press retaining tab.
Press latch mechanism outwards and pull seat cushion upwards.

Unclip cushion section towards rear from pivot bearing.

Fig 4: Pressing Latch Mechanism And Pulling Seat Cushion Upwards

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For a better overview, the following operation is shown with the seat cushion removed.

Installation:

Make sure cushion section is correctly seated in pivot bearing.

Fig 5: Identifying Cushion Section

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