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

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Necessary preliminary tasks

Remove FRONT SEAT

NOTE: Picture shows installed seat by way of example.

Raise lock (3) and lever out handle

for backrest angle adjustment and
for seat height adjustment with special tool 00 9 317.

Fig 1: Removing Handle

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Release screw (1).

Tightening torque 52 10 10AZ .

NOTE: Trim (2) is engaged in marked area.

Press lock (3) and pull trim (2) off seat mechanism.

If necessary, lever out carefully with special tool 00 9 317 .

Fig 2: Pulling Trim Off Seat Mechanism

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

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

Fig 3: Identifying Plug Connections

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Replacement:

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

Installation:

Make sure backrest width adjustment and lumbar support switches are correctly engaged.