52 14 040 Removing and installing/replacing outer

cover on front left or right seat

(normal/electric)

Necessary preliminary tasks:

• Move front seat completely upwards and forwards into end
position

Move backrest to full rearward position.

Unclip release tab (2) for belt anchor fitting trim (1) with plastic
wedge.

Unscrew bolt (3).

Lever lugs (1) out of holders (3).

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 Raise lug (1) and unlock.
Reach between seat padding and cover (2) and pull cover off
carrier section.

Important!
Cover (1) could detach itself in from area with carrier
section (2) from seat mechanism.

Carefully pull cover (1) with carrier section (2) in front area off
seat mechanism.
Press unlocking lug (3) with screwdriver and detach cover from
carrier section.

Unlock and disconnect plug connections:

1. Switch combination
2. Lumbar support
3. Backrest width adjustment

Installation:
Retaining clips and lugs of cover must not be damaged.

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 Replacement only:
Unlock catches of switch housing and remove switch from cover.

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