52 26... Removing and installing outer slide trim

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 .

Trim, slide: 

Carefully unclip trim (1) at top and bottom.

Fig 1: Disconnecting Trim At Top And Bottom

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