52 14 040 Removing and installing/replacing outer cover on left or right front seat

Overview of all attachment points of cover.

Fig 1: Identifying Seat Cover Attachment Points

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Unclip cover (1) from front cover.

Fig 2: Removing Front Cover

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Unclip cover from lower latch mechanisms.

Pull cover toward rear and unclip on sides.

Fig 3: Pulling Front Seat Cover

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1. Unclip cover from front latch mechanisms.
2. Unclip cover from upper latch mechanisms by twisting upward.
   Fig 4: Removing Seat Cover From Upper Latch Mechanisms

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Remove cover in direction of arrow.

Installation note: 

First insert clip (1) in seat mechanism.

Fig 5: Removing Seat Mechanism Cover

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Installation note overview of last operation: 

Apply felt to inside of clip (1).

Clip (1) must be correctly seated in seat mechanism.

Fig 6: Identifying Seat Mechanism Clip

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Installation note: 

Retaining clips for cover must not be damaged.

If necessary, replace faulty cover.

Fig 7: Identifying Seat Cover Retaining Clips

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Installation note: 

Clip for cover must not be damaged.

If necessary, replace faulty cover.

Fig 8: Identifying Seat Cover

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Installation note: 

Insert felt-covered clip into rear seat mechanism.

Position cover straight and insert in front cover trim.

Clip in cover from rear to front.

Clip cover in front cover trim.

Fig 9: Inserting Felt-Covered Clip Into Rear Seat Mechanism

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