52 24 010 Removing and installing/replacing backrest for rear seat (normal)

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Remove rear seat,

refer to 52 24 005 REMOVING AND INSTALLING / REPLACING REAR SEAT (NORMAL)

Unscrew screw.

Fig 1: Unscrewing Screw

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Move center of headrest (1) as far up as possible and pull upwards forcefully.

Lift backrest (2) upwards and remove from seatbelt tapes.

Fig 2: Removing From Seatbelt Tapes

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Installation:

Locate lugs in tabs and secure rear seat backrest.