52 26 201 Removing and installing/replacing rear panel on rear seat backrest

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 BACKREST FOR REAR SEAT on left or right

Removal:

Version with lashing eye:

Release screw (1).

Remove lashing eye (2) from backrest.

Fig 1: Lashing Eye And Screw

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Insert screwdriver into the trim (1) and lightly push the latch mechanism downwards into area (2).

Fig 2: Pushing Latch Mechanism Downwards Using Screwdriver

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Feed trim (1) outwards.

Lever out welt (1).

Pull out and remove the rear panel (2) in lower area (3).

Fig 3: Removing Rear Panel In Lower Area

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Installation:

Feed in rear panel (1) in area (2).

Attach welt (3).

Fig 4: Feeding In Rear Panel

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Insert trim (1) in area (2).

Clip in trim (1) in area (3).

NOTE: Make sure the trim (1) is engaged properly.

Fig 5: Checking Fit Of Trim

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Version with lashing eye:

Install lashing eye (2) in backrest.

Tighten screw (1).

Tightening torque 52 26 6AZ .

Fig 6: Lashing Eye And Screw

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