52 13 198 Removing and installing / replacing rear panel on left or right front seat backrest (normal/manual)

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Remove front seat.52 13 000 Removing and installing left or right front seat (normal/manual)

Release clips (1) with side cutting pliers.

NOTE: Remove clip remainders.

Fig 1: Releasing Clips With Side Cutting Pliers

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Carefully pull cover (1) with piping (2) out of groove in rear panel (3).

Fig 2: Removing Cover With Piping Out Of Groove In Rear Panel

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Installation:

The cover piping (1) has a marking (2) which must line up with hole (3) in rear panel groove (4).
From marking (2), press in piping (1) completely to left and right at bottom.
Five new repair clips must be fitted after each disassembly.

Fig 3: Aligning Cover Piping With Hole In Rear Panel Groove
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Release clips (1) (cut through with side cutting pliers).

NOTE: Remove clip remainders.

Fig 4: Releasing Clips (Cut Through With Side Cutting Pliers)

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Pull rear panel (1) off backrest cover (2).

Fig 5: Removing Rear Panel Off Backrest Cover

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Installation:

Holes (1) and (2) on rear panel (3) must not be damaged.

Fig 6: Identifying Holes On Rear Panel
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Installation:

Slide backrest cover (1) on left/right over clip mount (2).

Fig 7: Sliding Backrest Cover On Left/Right Over Clip Mount
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Installation:

To prevent noise:
Stick felt strip (1) to raised frame area (2).

Fig 8: Sticking Felt Strip To Raised Frame Area
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