52 26... Removing and installing left or right damper

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove left or right REAR SEAT

IMPORTANT: Never lift off ball socket with engaged clamp.
Before installation, grease ball socket if necessary.

Installation note:

Pack grease into two opposite positions in socket.

The grease spreads after installation on the ball pin all round in the ball socket.

Dismantling/installing ball sockets:

Push on clamp in direction of groove with screwdriver
Lift off ball socket from ball pin
Slide clamp back
Fit ball socket on ball stud and snap into place with force

Fig 1: Installing Damper Ball Socket
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Removing left or right damper:

Push open retaining clips (1)
Detach ball sockets at sides.

Fig 2: Removing Damper Retaining Clips
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