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

Unscrew bolt(1).

Fig 1: Unscrewing Bolt

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Snap out catches (1) at front/rear and tongue (2) at rear from cover (3) towards top and pull outwards a little.

Installation:

Slide tongue (2) into mounts and snap into place.

Fig 2: Snapping Out Catches At Front/Rear & Tongue At Rear From Cover Towards Top
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Lever lugs (1) on cover (3) out of brackets (2).

Fig 3: Levering Lugs On Cover Out Of Brackets

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Lever out cover (1) at rear, detach at front from guide and remove.

Fig 4: Removing Cover At Rear

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Model with lumbar supports:

If necessary, press down catches (1) on left/right and remove switch (2) from cover (3).

Fig 5: Removing Switch From Cover (Model With Lumbar Supports)

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Installation:

Following parts must not be damaged, replace cover (4) if necessary:

Catches, top
Guide, front
Lugs, bottom

Fig 6: Identifying Cover, Catches Top, Guide Front & Lugs Bottom
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