52 26 086 Removing and installing/replacing backrest frame for left or right rear seat

WARNING: Danger of injury!
The seat frame has very sharp edges that can cause injuries from cuts.
Exercise extreme caution and wear work gloves as required when carrying out any repair work in the area of the seat frame.

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove REAR PANEL ON REAR SEAT BACKREST, LEFT OR RIGHT
Remove GUIDE SLEEVES for left or right head restraint

Removal:

Lever out welt (1).

Fig 1: Welt

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Feed out backrest frame (1) from seat cover and remove.

Fig 2: Backrest Frame And Seat Cover

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Replacement:

Remount LOCK FOR REAR SEAT BACKREST .

Installation:

Feed in backrest frame (1) into seat cover.

Fig 3: Backrest Frame And Seat Cover

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Attach welt (1).

Fig 4: Welt

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