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

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Pull lever forward to remove:

If necessary, lever out lower locking point (1) from rear with a screwdriver.

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:

Unclip at top edge
Unclip at rear towards top side
Pull on belt opening
Unlock lugs
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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