52 26 012 Removing and installing/replacing backrest for right rear seat

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Unlock backrests and fold down.

Press retaining tab in center of car and lift right backrest out of central hinge.

Installation:

Backrest must audibly snap into place in central hinge.

Fig 1: Pressing Retaining Tab In Centre Of Car

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NOTE: Turn backrest and remove bearing bushing (1).

Fig 2: Identifying Bearing Bushing

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