52 13 043 Removing and installing / replacing outer panel on driver's and front passenger seats (manual / electric)

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Run seat forward as far as possible.

Detach retaining straps of backrest panel from upholstery carrier (1).

Fig 1: Removing Retaining Straps Of Backrest Panel

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Seats with height adjustment:

Remove cover (1) from lever.

Remove Torx screws (2) and remove lever.

All seats:

Remove clip (3) securing rear section of panel. Pull off retaining clip of panel (4) in direction of arrow. Remove panel (5).

Fig 2: Removing Cover From Lever

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