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52 13 040 Removing and installing / replacing outer cover on left or right front seat back-rest (normal / manual)

Unfasten seatbelt screw.

Tightening torque (31 N.m).

Fig 1: Removing Seatbelt Screw
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Unfasten clips (1) (cut off or knock off clip head). Unscrew bolt (2). Pull the lever forward to remove.

Fig 2: Identifying Clips
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Loosen rear clips.

Fig 3: Identifying Rear Clips
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Lift out the rear plate and remove it over the operating levers.

Model with lumbar supports:

Lift the cable out of the retainer (1) if necessary.

Fig 4: Lifting Cable Out Of Retainer
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If necessary press detents (2) down and press upwards to remove the switch.