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 down both rear seat backrests.

Lift off cover (1).

Fig 1: Cover

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Release screw (1).

Take off holder (2).

Fig 2: Holder And 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: Removing Rear Seat Backrest Frame

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Installation:

Fig 4: Removing Rear Seat Backrest Frame

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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).

Feed in holder (2).

Tighten screw (1).

Tightening torque 52 26 2AZ .

Fig 5: Holder And Screw

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Clip in cover (1).

Fold up and lock both rear seat backrests.

Fig 6: Cover

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