52 14 095 Replacing cover of backrest on outside

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Carefully unclip cover (1) in direction of arrow.

IMPORTANT: Risk of damage!
Cover (1) is secured to backrest frame by a retaining strap.

Fig 1: Unclipping Backrest Cover

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Unclip clamp (1) from backrest frame.

Installation note:

Ensure that the clamp (1) on the backrest frame and the clamp (2) on the cover are correctly and firmly seated.

Fig 2: Identifying Clamps

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Installation note:

Clamps and retaining strap must not be damaged.

Replace clamps with retaining strap.

Fig 3: Identifying Retaining Strap

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Pull release handle (1) and feed out cover (2).

Fig 4: Removing Cover

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Installation note:

Replace metal clamps after every disassembly and preassemble in trim.

Fig 5: Identifying Metal Clamps

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