52 26 751 Replacing Bowden cable for left or right rear seat backrest

Necessary preliminary tasks: 

• Remove backrest cover, see Removing and installing/replacing rear panel on rear seat backrest 

Release screws (1).

Fig 1: Right Rear Seat Backrest Screws

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

Fig 2: Bowden Cable

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Feed Bowden cable (2) out of grip recess plate (1).

Fig 3: Bowden Cable And Plate

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