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

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove front seat . Refer to 52 13 000 Removing And Installing Left Or Right Front Seat (Normal/Manual) .

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: Unclipping 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: Removing Lever Lugs Of 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: Removing Cover With Carrier Section In Front Area Off Seat Mechanism

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Raise lug (1) and unlock.

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

Fig 4: Raising Lug & Cover

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Unlock and disconnect plug connections:

Switch combination
Lumbar support
Backrest width adjustment

Fig 5: Identifying Switch Combination, Lumbar Support & Backrest Width Adjustment
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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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