52 13 040 Removing and installing/replacing outer cover on left or right front seat backrest (normal / manual)

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Special tools required:

00 9 317

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove FRONT SEAT

NOTE: Picture shows installed seat by way of example.

Raise lock (3) and lever out handle

for backrest angle adjustment and
for seat height adjustment

with special tool 00 9 317 .

Fig 1: Identifying Seat Lever Lock, Back Rest Adjustment And Seat Height Adjustment Levers

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Release screw (1).

'For tightening torque refer to 6AZ in 52 10 FRONT SEATS .

NOTE: Trim (2) is engaged in marked area.
Press lock (3) and pull trim (2) off seat mechanism.

If necessary, lever out carefully with special tool 00 9 317 .

Fig 2: Identifying Seat Trim, Lock And Retaining Bolt

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Model with lumbar supports:

Unfasten plug connection (1) and disconnect.

Fig 3: Identifying Lumbar Support Plug Connection

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Replacement only:

Unlock catches (1) on left and right and remove switch (2) from trim (3).

Fig 4: Identifying Seat Catches, Switch And Trim

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