Removing side panel, mechanical front seat
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HINT: Pump up the seat cushion to the highest position.
Remove the screw at the front edge of the side panel.
HINT: Lift up the side panel at the front edge to access the screw for the handle.
Remove the screw for the handle. Pull the handle off.
Pull the side panel up to detach it from the seat. First pull up the front edge of the side panel. Then pull up the rear edge of the side panel.