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

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WARNING: Injury hazard!
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.

Preliminary work needed:

Removal:

Lever out welt (1).

Fig 1: Locating Welt

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

Fig 2: Removing Backrest Frame From Seat Cover

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Replacement:

Remount LOCK FOR REAR SEAT BACKREST .

Installation:

Feed in backrest frame (1) into seat cover.

Fig 3: Removing Backrest Frame From Seat Cover

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Attach welt (1).

Fig 4: Locating Welt

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