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

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Necessary preliminary tasks: 

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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