52 26... Removing and installing/replacing left or right LOCK microswitch

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove REAR SEAT

Unclip left or right microswitch (1) from seat backrest frame.

Fig 1: Removing Microswitch From Seat Backrest Frame

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Unfasten plug connection (1) and disconnect.

Fig 2: Identifying Plug Connection

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