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

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Move front seat completely upwards and forwards into end position

Move backrest to full rearward position.

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

Fig 1: Identifying Belt Anchor Fitting Trim And Retaining Tab

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Unscrew bolt (3).

Lever lugs (1) out of holders (3).

Fig 2: Identifying Front Seat Holder, Retaining Lug And Bolt

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Raise lug (1) and unlock.

Reach between seat padding and cover (2) and pull cover off carrier section.

Fig 3: Identifying Seat Lug And Carrier Section Cover

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IMPORTANT: Cover (1) could detach itself in from area with carrier section (2) from seat mechanism.

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

Press unlocking lug (3) with screwdriver and detach cover from carrier section.

Fig 4: Identifying Seat Cover, Carrier Section And Locking Lug

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Unlock and disconnect plug connections:

Switch combination
Lumbar support
Backrest width adjustment

Fig 5: Identifying Switch Combination, Lumbar Support And Backrest Width Adjustment
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Installation:

Retaining clips and lugs of cover must not be damaged.

Fig 6: Identifying Front Seat Outer Cover

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Replacement only:

Unlock catches of switch housing and remove switch from cover.

Fig 7: Identifying Catches Of Switch Housing

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