52 13 021 Removing and installing/replacing flexmat on left or right front seat

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove padding for front seat

Cut all cable ties and disengage wiring harnesses from flexmat.

Fig 1: Locating Cable Ties

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Disengage flexmat (1) at front.

Fig 2: Disengaging Flexmat (Front)

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Swing flexmat (1) down and disengage from seat frame.

Fig 3: Disengaging Flexmat From Seat Frame

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