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52 13... Removing and installing/replacing support for outer cover on front seat (from production date 07/2012 through model year 2015)

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Necessary preliminary work: 

Drill out blind rivets (1).

IMPORTANT: Use drill of correct diameter.
Make sure that support (2) and seat mechanism are not damaged.

Remove support (2).

Fig 1: Identifying Seat Mechanism Support And Rivets
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