Removal of complete seat cushion:

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Remove both seat rails,

refer to 52 13 010 REMOVING AND INSTALLING / REPLACING BOTH SEAT RAILS ON LEFT OR RIGHT FRONT SEAT (NORMAL / MANUAL)

Remove inside cover,

refer to 52 13 041 REMOVING AND INSTALLING / REPLACING INNER COVER ON LEFT OR RIGHT FRONT SEAT BACKREST (NORMAL/MANUAL)

Remove actuating unit,

refer to 52 13 015 REMOVING AND INSTALLING / REPLACING CONTROLS ON LEFT / RIGHT FRONT SEAT (NORMAL / MANUAL)

Lift left/right seat cover out of cover clips.