52 26 311 Removing and installing/replacing lock for left or right rear seat backrest

Necessary preliminary tasks: 

• Remove BACKREST COVER 

Release screws (1).

Tightening torque: 19 Nm

Fig 1: Identifying Screws (1)

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Unclip Bowden cable (1) and feed out from rear seat backrest lock.

Fig 2: Unclipping Bowden Cable (1)

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