52 17... Removing and installing rear cabin table on left or right front seat backrest (long version)

2010 BMW 550i StandardSECTION 52 17... Removing and installing rear cabin table on left or right front seat backrest (long version)

Necessary preliminary tasks:Β 

Release screws (1).

Lift out rear cabin table.

Installation:Β 

Make sure rear cabin table is correctly seated on backrest frame.

Fig 1: Releasing Screws
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RENDER: 1.0x

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