52 13 040 Removing and installing/replacing outer cover on left or right front seat

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Move backrest to full rearward position.

Grip end fitting cover in marked area between cushion and cover.

Unclip end fitting cover in direction of arrow (1).

Feed out end fitting cover (2) in direction of arrow.

Fig 1: Feeding Out End Fitting Cover

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Installation note:

Install end fitting cover as follows:

Insert cover with front guide in cover
Insert cover in direction of arrow downwards in covering
Engage top cover in marked area in covering.

Fig 2: Installing End Fitting Cover
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Pull the handle up and lift up lock (3).

Pull off the handle for the backrest angle adjustment (1) and handle for seat height adjustment (2).

Fig 3: Removing Handle

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Release screw (1).

Lever latch mechanism (3) of the cover (2) out of seat mechanism.

Remove cover (2) in direction of arrow from seat mechanism.

Fig 4: Removing Cover From Seat Mechanism

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If necessary, unlock plug connection (1) backrest width adjustment and disconnect.

If necessary, unlock plug connection (2) lumbar support and disconnect.

Replacement only:

Depending on version, cut-outs for buttons in cover may need to be reworked.

Fig 5: Plug Connections

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Replacement:

If necessary, remove switch backrest width adjustment and switch lumbar support.

Installation note:

Please ensure correct latching of the switch backrest width adjustment and switch lumbar support.