52 26 199 Removing and installing/replacing rear panel on left rear seat back

Necessary preliminary tasks:

• Remove REAR SEAT BACK 
• If necessary, remove REAR FRAME FOR SKI BAG 

Unclip lock trim on backrest edge in direction of arrow (1).

Slide back of lock trim in outward direction and remove in direction of arrow (2).

Fig 1: Disconnecting Backrest Edge Lock Trim

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Installation: 

Retaining lugs on trim must not be damaged.

Fig 2: Locating Trim Retaining Lugs

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Version without ski bag: 

Lever backrest cover all round out of backrest frame.

Fig 3: Removing Backrest Cover From Backrest Frame

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Version with ski bag: 

Lever backrest cover all round out of backrest frame.

Fig 4: Removing Backrest Cover From Backrest Frame (Version With ski Bag)

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Detach rear panel (2) with flat scraper (1) from rear seat back.

Installation: 

Comply with instructions issued by manufacturer of universal spray adhesive.

Apply universal spray adhesive to rear panel and rear seat back.

Fit and align rear panel within the air drying time (see manufacturer's instructions).

Observe and adhere to curing time to prevent rear panels from slipping.

Fig 5: Disconnecting Rear Panel From Rear Seat Back Using Flat Scraper

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