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.

Headrest 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: Removing Bottom Rear Panel (1 Of 2)

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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: Removing Bottom Rear Panel (2 Of 2)

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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 Defective Clips

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