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

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Move front seat completely upwards and forwards in to end position

Move backrest to full rearward position.

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

Fig 1: Identifying Tab And Belt Anchor Fitting Trim

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Unscrew bolt (3).

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

Fig 2: Identifying Bolt, Lugs And Holders

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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 Lug And 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 Lug, Carrier Section And Cover

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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 Connections
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Installation:

Retaining clips and lugs of cover must not be damaged.

Fig 6: Identifying Retaining Clips And Lugs

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Replacement only:

Unlock catches of switch housing and remove switch from cover.

Fig 7: Identifying Lock Catches Of Switch Housing

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