52 13 020 Removing and installing/replacing seat frame on left or right front seat

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NOTE: This operation is described in section on:

Removing BACKREST FRAME
Removing SEAT FABRIC
Remove BOTH SEAT RAILS

If necessary, disengage springs (1) from seat frame.

Fig 1: Identifying Seat Frame Springs

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