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52 13 040 Removing And Installing/Replacing Outer Cover On Left Or Right Front Seat (Normal/Semi-Electric)

Pull lever forward to remove:

Unscrew bolt (2).

If necessary, move seat fully forwards and upwards.

Fig 1: Identifying Lower Locking Point And Bolt
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    Remove trim:

  1. Unclip at top edge
  2. Unclip at rear towards top side
  3. Pull on belt opening
  4. Unlock lugs
  5. Carefully remove trim towards front

Unfasten plug connection.

Fig 2: Removing Trim Towards Front Unfasten Plug Connection
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Replacement only: 

Remove switch. See REPLACING SEAT ADJUSTMENT SWITCH COMBINATION (SEMI-ELECTRIC FRONT SEAT) or REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING SWITCH FOR FRONT LUMBAR SUPPORT .

Installation: 

Retaining clips and tabs must not be damaged.

Fig 3: Identifying Retaining Clips
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