52 17 202 Removing and installing/replacing bottom rear panel on front seat backrest (luxury seat)

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NOTE: This document is also applicable to L7 driver's seat with video system in rear compartment.
Head-rest must be moved as far forwards as possible.
Remove top rear panel, refer to 52 17 200 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING TOP REAR PANEL ON FRONT SEAT BACKREST (LUXURY SEAT) .

Pull inside edge of rear panel inwards / backwards (1) and knock firmly inwards (2) (spring disconnected at bottom inside edge).

Fig 1: Pulling Inside Edge Of Rear Panel Inwards / Backwards

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Press inside edge of rear panel outwards (3) and pull outwards and backwards (4) (spring disconnected at bottom outside edge).

Lift rear panel upwards / backwards (5).

Fig 2: Pressing Inside Edge Of Rear Panel Outwards

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Installation:

The springs must be correctly located in the rear panel supports and must not be bent.

If necessary, replace defective clips.

Fig 3: Installing Rear Panel Supports

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