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

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Unfasten seatbelt screw.

Tightening torque - 31 N.m.

Fig 1: Removing Seatbelt Screw

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Unfasten clips (1) (cut off or knock off clip head). Unscrew bolt (2). Pull the lever forward to remove.

Fig 2: Removing Front Seat Backrest Cover Clips

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Loosen rear clips.

Fig 3: Loosening Rear Seat Backrest Cover Clips

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Lift out the rear plate and remove it over the operating levers.

Model With Lumbar Supports:

Lift the cable out of the retainer (1) if necessary.

If necessary press detents (2) down and press upwards to remove the switch.

Fig 4: Removing Seat Backrest Cover Clips (Model With Lumbar Supports)

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