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52 17 040 Removing and installing / replacing cover on left or right front seat (comfort): Notes

Unfasten seatbelt screw. Tightening torque (31 N.m) .

Fig 1: Removing Seatbelt Screw
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Move back seat cover slightly to one side and unfasten screws.

Fig 2: Removing Back Seat Cover Screws
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Unfasten clips.

If rear clip is not accessible:

If necessary, unhook rear panel at bottom (without removing rear panel at top), refer to 52 17 202 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING BOTTOM REAR PANEL ON FRONT SEAT BACKREST (LUXURY SEAT)  .

Fig 3: Removing Rear Panel At Bottom
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CAUTION: Risk of damaging detent lugs on central clip (3).

Press down cover from above and turn downwards to remove.

Only replacing:

Pull off operating knobs (1) and (2).

Fig 4: Identifying Damaging Detent Lugs On Central Clip
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Version with rear / top lumbar support switch up to Model Year 1996:

Unlock and remove cable connectors (1 ... 3).

Remove switch combination (4) for seat adjustment and switch (5) for lumbar support.

Lift out wiring harness (6) of clip (7) and remove finisher.

Fig 5: Removing Cable Connectors
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