52 17 200 Removing and installing/replacing top 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.

Move backrest adjustment as far forward as possible.

NOTE: If the backrest adjustment unit is defective and in rear position:

Unhook rear panel at bottom and allow to hang, refer to 52 17 202 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING BOTTOM REAR PANEL ON FRONT SEAT BACKREST (LUXURY SEAT) .
Once upper rear panel has been removed, lower rear panel can be unhooked. Refer to 52 17 202 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING BOTTOM REAR PANEL ON FRONT SEAT BACKREST (LUXURY SEAT) .

Pull both bottom corners of rear panel (1) (one after the other where applicable) downwards and backwards (springs disconnected at bottom).

Pull rear panel upwards/backwards (2) to remove.

Fig 1: Removing Rear Panel

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Installation:

To avoid grinding noises:

Insert cover tabs (1) into openings in rear panel mounts.

Fit rear panel at bottom, press in towards top and snap into place at bottom.

Fig 2: Installing Rear Panel

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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: Replace Rear Panel Defective Clips As Necessary

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