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7 - 
Center mounting bracket clip 
8 - 
Bolt 
8 Nm (71 in. lb)
9 - 
Center mounting bracket 
10 - 
Locking stirrup 
11 - 
Rear panel 
12 - 
Trunk trim 
13 - 
Base plate 
14 - 
Bolt 8 Nm (71 in. lb)
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6 - 
Bolt (4x) 
16 Nm (12 ft lb)
7 - 
Center mounting bracket clip 
8 - 
Bolt 8 Nm (71 in. lb)
9 - 
Center mounting bracket 
10 - 
Locking stirrup 
11 - 
Rear panel 
12 - 
Trunk trim 
13 - 
Base plate 
14 - 
Bolt 8 Nm (71 in. lb)
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Lock for split rear backrest (Sedan and 
Avant   m.y. 1998), removing and 
installing
 
    
- Remove screws -3- (2x). 
-  Push release lever -5- back and remove bolt -4-.
-  Remove lock -6- from rear backrest -2-.
-  When installing lock -6-, release lever -5- has to engage in groove for 
release -1-. 
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-  Remove rear backrest upholstery in area near 
lock. 
    
- Remove screws -3- (2x). 
-  Remove release -1- downward out of rear backrest.
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Lock for split rear backrest (Avant m.y. 
1998 ), removing
 
     
Removing lock trim  
    
Removing lock lever   - Remove bolt -2-.
   Tightening torque: 1.5 Nm (13 in. lb)
- Remove bolt -5-.
   Tightening torque: 5 Nm (44 in. lb)
-  Pull lock trim -1- up and remove.
Lock trim removed 
-  Detach lock lever -4- from below from catches (2x).
-  Lift up lock lever -4- using screwdriver.
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Removing locking cylinder  
    
Warning indicator  
Ignition key is required to remove and install locking cylinder -3- Locking lever -4- removed 
-  Using screwdriver, lift catches while simultaneously pressing out 
locking cylinder -3-. When rear backrest is locked, pin -6- is 1-2 mm above lock trim.If rear backrest is not locked, pin -6- is approx. 20 mm above lock trim 
-1- and a red mark is visible. 
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