52 26... Removing and installing backrest lock adapter plate

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Necessary preliminary tasks

Remove luggage compartment wheel arch trim . See 51 47 151 REMOVING AND INSTALLING LEFT LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT WHEEL ARCH TRIM or 51 47 161 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING RIGHT LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT WHEEL ARCH TRIM (WITH 3RD SEAT ROW) on left or right.

Release screw.

Tightening torque 52 26 06AZ .

Remove adapter plate for backrest lock (1).

Fig 1: Identifying Backrest Lock

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Version with 3rd seat row:

Release screws.

Tightening torque 52 26 06AZ .

Remove adapter plate for backrest lock (1).

Fig 2: Locating Backrest Lock Screws

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