52 14... Removing and installing covers on seat rails

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Front cover:

Move front seat as far back as possible.

Press retaining lugs of cover with screwdriver downwards and carefully lift off sideways from seat rail
Simultaneously detach cover

Fig 1: Pressing Retaining Lugs Of Cover With Screwdriver Downwards And Seat Rail
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Overview of front cover.

Installation note:

Retaining lugs must not be damaged.

Fig 2: Locating Retaining Lugs

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Rear cover:

Move front seat as far forward as possible.

Press retaining lugs of cover with screwdriver downwards and carefully lift off sideways from seat rail
Press locking tab
Simultaneously detach cover

Fig 3: Pressing Retaining Lugs Of Cover With Screwdriver Downwards
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Overview of rear cover.

Installation note:

Retaining lugs must not be damaged.

Fig 4: Locating Retaining Lugs

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