52 13 041 Removing and installing / replacing inner panel on driver's and front passenger seats (manual / electric)

Run seat forward as far as possible.

Detach retaining straps of backrest panel from upholstery carrier (1).

Fig 1: Identifying Retaining Straps Of Backrest Panel

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Remove clip (1) securing rear section of panel.

Pull off retaining clips of panel (2) in direction of arrow. Remove panel (3).

Fig 2: Removing Retaining Clips Of Panel

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