Reworking Rear Side Trim Panel

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Release the rear backrest and fold it forward.
Unscrew rear seat backrest locking pin -1- and remove the collar -2- (-arrow- ).

Fig 1: Removing Collar And Rear Seat Backrest Locking Pin
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Clean the surface where the collar comes into contact with the side trim panel.

Fig 2: Identifying Side Trim Panel Collar Grease Surface
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Grease the surface of the collar where it comes into contact with the side trim panel with Krytox (→ Fig 2).
Insert rear seat backrest locking pin -1- together with the collar -2- (-arrow- ) and tighten securely. → Tightening torque: 35 Nm (26 ft. lb.) +2 Nm (+1.5 ft. lb.) -3 Nm (-2 ft. lb.)

Fig 3: Inserting Rear Seat Backrest Locking Pin
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Fold rear backrest up and lock it.