52 26... Removing and installing/replacing ski bag on rear seat

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Special tools required:

00 9 317

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove ARMREST

Release screw (1).

Unfasten screws (2).

Tightening torque: 52 26 09AZ .

Fig 1: Identifying Armrest Screws

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Release screws (1).

Tightening torque 52 26 09AZ .

Fig 2: Identifying Armrest Cover Screws

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Lever out pins.

Fig 3: Removing Armrest Cover Pins

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Lever out rear ski bag frame (1) if necessary with special tool 00 9 317 .

IMPORTANT: Risk of damage!
Plastic eyelets of front trim ski bag trim can break.
If necessary, replace faulty ski bag trim.

Fig 4: Identifying Rear ski Bag Frame

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Unclip front ski bag trim (1) towards top.

Installation:

Plastic eyelets of front ski bag trim must not be damaged.

If necessary, replace faulty ski bag trim.

Fig 5: Disconnecting Front ski Bag Trim

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