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

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Unscrew bolt (1).

Fig 1: Unscrewing Bolt On Outer Cover

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Snap out catches (1) at front/rear and tongue (2) at rear from cover (3) towards top and pull outwards a little.

Fig 2: Detaching Catches On Outer Cover

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Installation:

Slide tongue (2) into mounts and snap into place.

Lever lugs (1) on cover (3) out of brackets (2).

Fig 3: Releasing Lugs On Outer Cover

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Lever out cover (1) at rear, detach at front from guide and remove.

Fig 4: Removing Outer Cover

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Model with lumbar supports:

If necessary, press down catches (1) on left/right and

remove switch (2) from cover (3).

Fig 5: Removing Switch From Cover

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Installation:

Following parts must not be damaged, replace cover (4) if necessary:

Catches, top.
Guide, front.
Lugs, bottom.

Fig 6: Identifying Catches, Guides And Lugs On Outer Cover
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