52 14 040 Removing And Installing/Replacing Outer Cover On Front Left Or Right Seat (Normal/Electric)

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

NOTE: Picture shows installed seat by way of example.

Move backrest to full rearward position.

Unclip release tab (2) for belt anchor fitting trim (1) with plastic wedge.

Fig 1: Identifying Release Tab For Belt Anchor Fitting Trim

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Release screw or catch (3).

Lever lugs (1) out of holders (2).

Fig 2: Identifying Lugs & Holders

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IMPORTANT: Cover (1) could detach itself in from area with carrier section (2) from seat mechanism.

Carefully pull cover (1) with carrier section (2) in front area off seat mechanism.

Press unlocking lug (3) with screwdriver and detach cover from carrier section.

Fig 3: Identifying Cover With Carrier Section

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Raise lug (1) and unlock.

Reach between seat padding and cover (2) and pull cover off carrier section.

Fig 4: Identifying Lug

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Unlock and disconnect plug connections:

Switch combination
Lumbar support
Backrest width adjustment

Fig 5: Identifying Plug Connections
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Installation:

Retaining clips and lugs of cover must not be damaged.

Fig 6: Identifying Retaining Clips & Lugs Of Cover

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Replacement only:

Unlock catches of switch housing and remove switch from cover.

Fig 7: Locating Catches Of Switch Housing

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