Remove outer front seat cover (mechanical)

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Preliminary work

Refer to REMOVING THE FRONT STRAP FITTING .
Refer to REMOVING FRONT SEAT .
Refer to REMOVING BACKREST ADJUSTMENT LEVER ON FRONT SEAT .
Refer to REMOVING SEAT HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT LEVER ON FRONT SEAT .

Loosen screw (1).
Loosen expanding rivet (2) .

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Lift cover (1) in area (A) over shaft (2) .
Detach cover (1) towards front from guides (3).
If necessary, disconnect the existing plug connections.

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