52 26 008 Removing and installing/replacing left/right sides of backrest on rear seat backrest
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Remove rear seat, refer to 52 24 005 REMOVING AND INSTALLING / REPLACING REAR SEAT (NORMAL)
Unscrew screw.
Unclip top section of backrest (1) and pull upwards (2) to remove.