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52 13 043 Removing and installing/replacing outer cover on left or right front seat

Necessary preliminary tasks: 

Pull pin (1) out of clip.

Lever out clip.

Installation: 

If necessary, replace faulty clip.

Lift cover in area (2) over seat mechanism.

Unclip cover in direction of arrow (3).

Fig 1: Unclipping Cover
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Disengage plastic hook (3) of cover as follows from seat mechanism (4):

Carefully insert screwdriver between cover and seat mechanism.

Press cover in direction of arrow (1).

At same time, press screwdriver downwards in direction of arrow (2).

Lift cover over seat mechanism.

Swing cover in direction of arrow and remove from seat mechanism.

Fig 2: Disengaging Plastic Hook
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Retainer (1) must not be damaged and must be pre-installed.

Cover must not be damaged at locating tabs (2).

Installation: 

If necessary, replace faulty cover.

Fig 3: Identifying Retainer And Cover Tabs
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