Replacing front seat side panel

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Fig 1: Identifying Screwdriver Inserted At Rear Of Handle

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Remove the height adjustment lever handle:

Insert a screwdriver at the rear of the handle.

Release the catches.

Pull upwards.

Install:

In reverse order.

Fig 2: Identifying Front Edge Of Panel Pulled Upwards And Backwards

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Pull the front edge of the panel upwards.

Pull panel backwards.