52 26 411 Replacing backrest cover for rear seat (through-loading system) on left

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Release screw on seat outer mount.

Fig 1: Locating Screw On Seat Outer Mount

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Installation:

Screw down screw (1), cover (2), plastic washer (3) and washer (4) as illustrated.

Fig 2: Identifying Screw, Cover, Plastic Washer And Washer

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Unscrew seat center mount.

Fig 3: Locating Seat Center Mount

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Unclip and remove cover.

Fig 4: Removing Cover

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Unfasten screws.

Fig 5: Removing Trim

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Remove trim.

Separate webbing.

Fig 6: Separating Webbing

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Lever cover with trim wires (1) out of metal clutches (2).

Fig 7: Identifying Trim Wires

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Detach cover all around by levering out piping (1).

Fig 8: Detaching Cover

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Detach trim wire (1) from rear panel.

Fig 9: Detaching Trim Wire From Rear Panel

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Replacement, "padding":

Note clip positions.

Fig 10: Identifying Clips

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Cut through or bend open all clips, remove remnants of clips from cover and padding.

Installation:

Lock new clips by bending with special tool 52 0 050.

Replacement only, "backrest cover":

Remove all trim wires from cover.

Fig 11: Removing All Trim Wires From Cover

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Cut new cover and insert the trim wires.