52 13 031 Removing and installing/replacing backrest adjustment lever on left or right front seat

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Lever out cover (1) with plastic wedge.

Fig 1: Identifying Cover

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Unclip backrest adjuster (1) from square linkage.

Fig 2: Locating Backrest Adjuster Clips

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