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

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Unscrew bolt (1).

Fig 1: Outer Cover 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: Removing Cover

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Lever lugs (1) on cover (3) out of brackets (2).

Fig 3: Removing Lever Lugs

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

Fig 4: Removing Front From Guide

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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

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Installation:

Following parts must not be damaged,

replace cover (4) if necessary:

Catches, top
Guide, front
Lugs, bottom

Fig 6: Catches, Guide And Lugs

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