Removing and Installing/Replacing Outer Covers on Left or Right Front Seat (Sports/Electric)

52 16 040 Removing And Installing/Replacing Outer Covers On Left Or Right Front Seat (Sport/Electric)

Special tools required:
- 51 3 057

NOTE: Shown removed here for purposes of clarity.







Move seat upwards.
Lever out lugs (2) of cover from holders (3) towards outside.
1. Plug







Feed in special tool 51 3 057 behind top edge of cover (1) and pass along edge towards front and rear. Press tool/cover edge upwards towards outside (above all in area of engaged retaining lugs (2)).
Remove cover to side slightly. Disconnect plug connection.
Remove cover.

Installation:
Retaining lugs and tabs must not be damaged, replace cover if necessary.
Do not crush plug when fitting cover.







Replacement of actuating unit only:
Raise tabs (1) slightly and detach actuating unit (2).

Installation:
Tabs and catches of actuating unit must not be damaged.







Replacement of lumbar support switch only:
Press catches (1) on left/right to one side and remove switch (2).

Removing and installing/replacing rear left cover
Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Remove carrier for front cover







Release screw.







1. Remove cover from guide and turn towards bottom rear.
2. Unclip cover upwards and remove.