52 26 .. Removing and Installing/Replacing FOLD Microswitch

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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 .
Remove trims from backrest frame, outer. See 52 26 .. Removing and Installing Outer Follower Trim .

Unclip microswitch (1) from seat backrest frame.

Installation:

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

Unfasten plug connection (1) and disconnect.