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52 26... Removing and installing/replacing ski bag frame

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Special tools required: 

"With ski bag" version only: 

IMPORTANT: Risk of damage!

Unclip front ski bag trim in marked area (1).

In area (2), carefully unclip from ski bag trim from rear ski bag trim.

Fig 2: Identifying Front Ski Bag Trim In Marked Area
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Lever out rear ski bag frame (1) if necessary with special tool 00 9 317 .

Fig 3: Removing Rear Ski Bag Frame
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Installation: 

Retaining lugs and plastic eyelets of front ski bag trim must not be damaged.

If necessary, replace faulty ski bag trim.

Fig 4: Identifying Retaining Lugs
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"Without skibag" version only 

IMPORTANT: Risk of damage!

Pull cover trim (1) at top edges in stages and unclip.

Installation: 

Clips (2) might remain stuck in the backrest frame and must be removed.

Replace faulty clips (2).

Fig 5: Removing Rear Seat Backrest Cover
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NOTE: Forcefully pull top edge of cover trim (3) forwards and unclip upper retaining lug (1).
Unclip the four retaining lugs (2) in succession.
Fig 6: Pulling Top Edge Of Cover Trim Forward
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NOTE: Twist cover trim (1) out of lower retaining lug during removal.
Cover trim (1) must be replaced if retaining lugs are faulty.
Fig 7: Removing Cover Trim
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Remove cover strip (1) from backrest frame.

NOTE: Cover strip (1) must be replaced if retaining lugs are faulty.
Fig 8: Removing Cover Strip From Backrest Frame
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