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

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Remove front seat.

Release clips (1) with side cutting pliers.

NOTE: Remove clip remainders.

Fig 1: View Of Cover Clips

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

Fig 2: Removing Cover With Piping Out Of Groove

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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: Aligning Piping Mark And Hole In Rear Panel Groove

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

NOTE: Remove clip remainders.

Fig 4: Identifying Cover Clips

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

Fig 5: Pulling Rear Panel Off Backrest Cover

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Installation:

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

Fig 6: Locating Holes On Rear Panel

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Installation:

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

Fig 7: Installing Backrest Cover On Clip Mount

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Installation:

To prevent noise:

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

Fig 8: Installing Felt Strip

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