52 14 198 Removing and installing or replacing rear panel on left or right front seat backrest

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Operation is shown on the left seat. When removing from the right seat, transpose the pull and striking sides accordingly.

Grip between rear panel and backrest cover on tunnel side until clip can be felt (do not pull).
At same time, firmly punch towards middle of seat on inner side (tunnel side) at top.
Upper retainers spring out of seat guide.
Pull rear panel up out of lower guides.

Fig 1: Pulling Rear Panel From Lower Guides
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Installation:

Rear panel and clips must not be damaged.

Upper clips
Lower clips

Fig 2: Identifying Rear Panel Upper And Lower Clips

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