Removing Trim Panel For Front Seat

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Some of the repair illustrations show only one side of the vehicle .
Naturally, some steps also have to be performed on the opposite side of the vehicle as well .

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To reduce the unclipping forces and thereby the risk of damage during removal, the removal steps must be carried out at the accessible connection points using a suitable tool.

Move front seat to the rearmost position.
Press in expansion rivet pin -1- and pull out the expansion rivet.

Fig 1: Loosening Trim Panel For Seat At Outside
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Pull the outside of the seat trim panel -2- at the rear outwards -A- and press it up at the same time -B- .
Press locking mechanism and pull the outside of the seat trim panel -2- forward out of the bracket -C- .

Fig 2: Removing Trim Panel For Seat At Outside
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Release electric plug connection for seat adjustment -a- and disconnect it -A- .

Fig 3: Disconnecting Connector For Seat
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