52 14 ... Removing and installing or replacing trim cover for outer fitting on front seat

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove carrier for front cover

Release screw.

Installation:

Fit tab (1) on cover (2).

Fig 1: Identifying Tab On Cover

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Remove cover from guide and turn towards bottom rear.
Unclip cover upwards and remove.

Fig 2: Identifying Cover
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