52 17... Removing and installing/replacing support for outer cover on front seat

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NOTE: This removing/installing/replacing procedure applies to "Comfort" seat version.

Necessary preliminary work:

Remove SWITCH COMBINATION FOR SEAT ADJUSTMENT .

Drill out blind rivets (1).

IMPORTANT:

Use drill of correct diameter.

Make sure that support (2) and seat mechanism are not damaged.

Remove remnants of rivets.

Remove support (2).

Fig 1: Identifying Seat Mechanism Support And Rivets

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