52 26 ... Removing and installing/replacing ski bag with cassette on rear seat (through-loading system) (Touring)

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Remove center armrest. Refer to 52 26 030 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING ARMREST FOR REAR-SEAT BACKREST (THROUGH-LOADING SYSTEM) .

Open cover at rear.

Unscrew bolt (1).

Fig 1: Unscrewing Bolt Under Rear Cover

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Bend central metal element (1) at foot of ski bag towards front at bottom.
Unlock seat back and gently tilt forwards.
Carefully press together clip feet (2) of cassette and remove cassette towards rear at bottom, paying attention to clips at side and top.

Fig 2: Locating Central Metal Element And Clip Feet Of Cassette

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Installation:

Clip feet must not be damaged.

Unclip cover at rear towards top.

Fig 3: Unclipping Cover At Rear Top

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