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HOMESERVICE MANUALSMINI2013COOPER COUNTRYMAN, STANDARD TRANSREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 3551 (SEATS - REPAIR)REAR SEAT, THROUGH-LOADING52 26... REMOVING AND INSTALLING OUTER FOLD TRIM
2013 Mini Cooper Countryman, Standard Trans

52 26... Removing and installing outer fold trim

2013 Mini Cooper Countryman, Standard TransSECTION 52 26... Removing and installing outer fold trim
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Necessary preliminary tasks 

Trim, fold, outer (pivot bearing): 

Release screw (2).

Tightening torque: 52 26 25AZ .

Pull off release handle (1).

Fig 1: Pulling Off Release Handle
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Release screw.

Fig 2: Locating Seat Backrest Frame
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Only for seat backrest frame, left (60 %): 

Push on locking clip (1).

Pull off ball socket.

Fig 3: Pushing On Locking Clip
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Installation: 

Gas-filled strut (1) is under tension.

Lever ball socket with screwdriver on pin.

Fig 4: Removing Ball Socket Using Screwdriver
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Release screw (1).

Tightening torque: 52 26 27AZ .

Fig 5: Identifying Seat Backrest Frame Screw
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Carefully tighten follower (2) on seat cushion frame.

Feed trim (1) out of seat mechanism.

Fig 6: Feeding Trim Out Of Seat Mechanism
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RENDER: 1.0x

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