52 13 198 Removing and installing/replacing rear panel on left or right front seat backrest (TU)

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Necessary Preliminary Tasks:

Remove front seat. Refer to 52 13 000 REMOVING AND INSTALLING LEFT OR RIGHT FRONT SEAT (TU) .

Release Torx screw (1) from lever (2) for backrest angle adjustment.

Tightening torque, refer to 52 13 2AZ in SEATS - TIGHTENING TORQUES - COOPER (1.6L) R50/W10 .

Pull off lever (2).

Lever out cover (3) with plastic wedge.

Release Torx screw underneath from lever (4) for Easy Entry.

Tightening torque, refer to 52 13 2AZ in SEATS - TIGHTENING TORQUES - COOPER (1.6L) R50/W10 .

Pull off lever (4).

Fig 1: Identifying Backrest Angle Adjustment Lever

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Unclip rear panel (1) on left and right from backrest frame.

Fig 2: Locating Rear Panel Retaining Clips

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Unclip rear panel (1) from backrest frame in area (A).

Remove rear panel (1) in area (B) from backrest frame in upward direction.

Fig 3: View Of Rear Panel In Backrest Frame

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