Backrest for Left or Right Rear Seat

52 25 015 Removing And Installing/Replacing Backrest For Left Or Right Rear Seat







Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Remove rear head restraint
- Remove left or right rear seat
- Move backrest completely forwards







Installation:
- Microencapsulated screws and nuts (Loctite) must be replaced and may not be reused
- Screw connection must be completed within 20 minutes (start of curing)
- Microencapsulated screws/nuts must not be retightened
- Clean thread of nut beforehand in event of repeated use

NOTE: For purposes of clarity the following operations are shown in the released state.







Detach cover (1) from Velcro-type fastener.
Pull cover (1) upwards out of guide from four-bar lever.







Installation:
Make sure cover guide is correctly seated on four-bar lever.







Unscrew nuts (1).

Installation:
Replace nuts (1).
Tightening torque 52 25 04AZ.







Release screw (1).

Installation:
Replace screw (1).
Tightening torque 52 25 05AZ.







Unscrew nuts (1).

Installation:
Replace nuts (1).
Tightening torque 52 25 05AZ.

Installation sequence:







- Tighten nut (1) handtight
- Tighten nut (2) handtight
- Tighten down screws and nuts (3 to 11)

IMPORTANT:
- Observe tightening sequence without fail.
- Observe tightening torques. See above.







Raise complete rear seat and set forwards slightly.
Unlock plug connections (1) and disconnect.
Remove rear seat.