52 26... Removing and installing/replacing left or right Easy Entry Bowden cable

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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
Removing seat fabric . See 52 26 400 REPLACING SEAT COVER FOR LEFT REAR SEAT or 52 26 400 REPLACING SEAT COVER FOR RIGHT REAR SEAT

Unclip Bowden cable sleeve.

Feed Bowden cable nipple out of actuating mechanism.

Fig 1: Locating Bowden Cable Nipple

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Unclip Bowden cable sleeve.

Feed Bowden cable nipple out of release unit.

Fig 2: Locating Bowden Cable Sleeve

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Cut open cable tie (1).

Installation:

If necessary, replace faulty cable ties (1).

Unclip Bowden cable from metal retainer.

Feed Bowden cable out of seat backrest frame.

Fig 3: Identifying Cable Tie

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