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 52 26 01AZ .

Pull release unit (2) out of rear seat back.

Remove counter-support (3).

Fig 1: Removing Counter-Support

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Installation: 

Make sure release unit is correctly seated in counter-support.

Fig 2: Identifying Release Unit

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