52 26 012 Removing and installing/replacing backrest for right rear seat

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IMPORTANT:

Microencapsulated screws must be coated with Loctite if they are to be reused
Screw connection must be completed within 20 min. (start of hardening)
Microencapsulated screws must not be retightened.
Thread of nut must be cleaned beforehand in event of repeated use

Removal:

Unlock and fold both rear seat backrests.

Lift off cover (1).

Fig 1: Locating Lift Off Cover

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Loosen screw (1).

Take off holder (2).

Fig 2: Loosening Screw

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Put up rear seat backrest (1) at an angle of approx. 45 °.

Feed out frame (2) of rear seat backrest (1) upwards out of mounting (3) firstly at the center.

Feed out frame (2) of rear seat backrest (1) out of guide (4) in direction of center of vehicle.

Fig 3: Putting Up Rear Seat Backrest

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Installation:

Feed in rear seat backrest (1) into guide (4) at an angle of approx. 45 °.

Feed in frame (2) of rear seat backrest (1) into mounting (3).

Fig 4: Putting Up Rear Seat Backrest

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Feed in holder (2).

Tighten screw (1).

Tightening torque 52 26 2AZ .

Fig 5: Loosening Screw

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Clip in cover (1).

Fold up and lock both rear seat backrests.

Fig 6: Locating Lift Off Cover

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