52 26 413 Removing and installing/replacing backrest cover for left or right rear seat
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Necessary Preliminary Tasks:
- Remove backrest. Refer to 52 26 015 REMOVING AND INSTALLING OR REPLACING LEFT OR RIGHT REAR SEAT BACKREST .
WARNING:
Backrest frames of rear seats have very sharp edges. Risk of injury and damage!
Coupe only:
Press backrest cover with padding next to guide downwards to expose detent lugs.
Unlock detent lugs and lift out guide.
IMPORTANT:
Do not damage backrest cover.
Lever welt (1) out of backrest frame.
When levering out the welt, make sure that the backrest attachment points and head restraint guides are not damaged.