52 25 042 Removing and installing/replacing cover for backrest angle adjustment on left or right

Necessary preliminary tasks

Move seat forwards fully.

View of seat underside:

Press release (1) with suitable aid and pull off cover.

Unclip trim (2) from operating unit.

Installation:

Ensure trim is correctly seated in marked area (3).

Fig 1: Moving Seat Forwards

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Carefully turn trim (1) in downward direction until fastening point of operating unit is uncovered.

Release screw (2).

Fig 2: Turning Operating Unit In Downward Direction

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Turn operating unit (1) in downward direction.

Fig 3: Turning Operating Unit In Downward Direction

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Press release (1) with suitable aid and pull off cover.

Fig 4: Identifying Release Tab

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Installation:

Cover and cover mount must not be damaged.

If necessary, replace faulty parts.

Fig 5: Identifying Cover And Cover Mount

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