52 16 040 Removing and installing or replacing outer covers on left or right front seat

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Move seat upwards.

Lever out tabs (2) at bottom.

Unclip cover (1) at top and detach cover from carrier section.

Unfasten plug connection and disconnect.

Fig 1: Identifying Cover And Bottom Tabs

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Replacement only:

Carefully raise retainers and remove switch cluster.

Installation:

Tabs and retainers must not be damaged.

Fig 2: Locating Tabs And Retainers

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