52 24 010 Removing and installing/replacing backrest

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove REAR SEAT
Remove HEAD RESTRAINT
Remove ARMREST

Release screws (1) on backrest.

Tightening torque 52 24 07AZ .

Release screws (2) on seat belt anchor fitting.

Tightening torque 72 11 21AZ .

NOTE: End of work when removing side trim panel and/or storage shelf.

Fig 1: Identifying Screws On Seat Belt Anchor Fitting And Screws On Backrest

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Unlock detent lugs (1) on back and remove seat belt outlet trim (2).

Installation note:

Replace seat belt outlet trims in event of faulty detent lugs.

Fig 2: Identifying Seat Belt Outlet Trim And Detent Lugs

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Feed seat belt (1) out of seat belt cover (2) and backrest (3).

Fig 3: Identifying Seat Belt, Cover, And Backrest

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