52 26... Removing and installing/replacing FOLD microswitch

Necessary preliminary tasks: 

• Remove backrest cover  . See 52 26 411 REPLACING BACKREST COVER FOR LEFT REAR SEAT  or 52 26 412 REPLACING BACKREST COVER FOR RIGHT REAR SEAT 
• Remove TRIMS FROM BACKREST FRAME, OUTER 
  Fig 1: Removing Microswitch From Seat Backrest Frame

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Unclip microswitch (1) from seat backrest frame.

Installation: 

Make sure contact sensor (2) is fitted correctly on pin (1).

Fig 2: Locating Microswitch Contact Sensor

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Unfasten plug connection (1) and disconnect.

Fig 3: Identifying Microswitch Plug Connection

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