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

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove FRONT SEAT .

NOTE: Image shows on installed seat by way of example.

Move backrest to full rearward position.

Unclip release tab (2) for belt end fitting trim (1) with plastic wedge.

Fig 1: Removing Seat Belt Tab

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Release screw or latch mechanism (3).

Lever tabs (1) out of holders (2).

Fig 2: Releasing Latch Mechanism

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IMPORTANT: Cover (1) with support section (2) could come free of the seat mechanism in the front area.

Carefully pull cover (1) with support section (2) off the seat mechanism in the front area.

Press release tab (3) with a screwdriver and disconnect the cover from the support section.

Fig 3: Pulling Cover With Support Section

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Lift and unlock tab (1).

Reach between seat cushion and cover (2) and pull cover off the support section.

Fig 4: Pulling Seat Cushion And Cover

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Unlock and disconnect plug connections:

Operating unit
Lumbar support
Seat backrest width adjustment

Fig 5: Identifying Lumbar Support And Seat Backrest Width Adjustment
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Installation note:

Retaining clips and tabs of the cover must not be damaged.

Fig 6: Identifying Retaining Clips And Cover Tabs

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Replacement only:

Unlock latch mechanisms of the switch housings and remove switch from cover.

If necessary, cut out missing apertures for lumbar support using a suitable tool.

Fig 7: Locating Latch Mechanisms

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