52 13 198 Removing and installing/replacing rear panel on left or right front seat backrest (normal/manual)

Remove front seat, refer to 52 14 000 REMOVING AND INSTALLING LEFT OR RIGHT FRONT SEAT (NORMAL/ELECTRIC)  .

Release clips (1) with side cutting pliers.

Fig 1: Releasing Clips

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Carefully pull cover (1) with piping (2) out of groove in rear panel (3).

Fig 2: Removing Rear Cover With Piping

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Installation: 

The cover piping (1) has a marking (2) which must line up with hole (3) in rear panel groove (4).

From marking (2), press in piping (1) completely to left and right at bottom.

Five new repair clips must be fitted after each disassembly.

Fig 3: Installing Piping

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Release clips (1) (cut through with side cutting pliers).

Fig 4: Removing Clip Remainders

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Pull rear panel (1) off backrest cover (2).

Fig 5: Removing Rear Panel Backrest Cover

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Installation: 

Holes (1) and (2) on rear panel (3) must not be damaged.

Fig 6: Use Care To Not Damage Holes On Rear Panel

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Installation: 

Slide backrest cover (1) on left/right over clip mount (2).

Fig 7: Sliding Backrest Cover On

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Installation: 

To prevent noise:

Stick felt strip (1) to raised frame area (2).

Fig 8: Locating Felt Strip

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