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: Uncliping 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: Identifying Contact Sensor And Pin

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Unfasten plug connection (1) and disconnect.

Fig 3: Identifying Plug Connection

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