52 13 030 Removing and installing/replacing backrest frame on left or right front seat (normal/manual)

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Remove backrest cover with support,

refer to 52 13 405 REPLACING BACKREST COVER FOR FRONT SEAT (NORMAL/MANUAL), LEFT OR RIGHT

Model with lumbar supports:

If necessary, remove lumbar support,

refer to 52 13 050 REPLACING LEFT OR RIGHT LUMBAR SUPPORTS ON FRONT SEAT (NORMAL/ MANUAL)

If necessary, remove valve housing,

refer to 52 13 560 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING VALVE HOUSING FOR FROM LEFT OR RIGHT LUMBAR SUPPORT (NORMAL/ MANUAL)

Disconnect tabs (1) from headrest supports.

Press together interlocks (2) and remove left / right headrest support.

Fig 1: Removing Left / Right Headrest Support

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