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.

Fig 1: Unfastening 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: Pulling Lever

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Loosen rear clips.

Fig 3: Loosening Rear 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: Lifting Cable Out Of Retainer

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