52 13 043 Removing and installing/replacing outer cover (with seat height adjustment) on left or right front seat (TU)

Lever out clip (1).

Installation

Replace faulty clip.

Only on seat with height adjustment:

Lever out cover (2) with plastic wedge.

Release screws (3) and remove lever.

Fig 1: Removing Outer Cover

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NOTE: Shown here without cover to illustrate details better.

Lever additional retaining tab (1) from below out of seat frame.

Fig 2: Locating Additional Retaining Tab

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Remove cover (2) in direction of arrow.

Feed retaining tab (1) out of seat frame.

Installation

If necessary, fit retainers (3) on cover (2).

Fig 3: View Of Outer Seat Cover

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Installation

Fit cover with retaining tab (1) and retainers (2).

Fig 4: Identifying Seat Cover Retainers

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