52 26 411 Replacing backrest cover for rear seat (through-loading system) on left
Special tools required:
- 00 9 317
- 00 9 323
Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Remove and install left backrest52 26 015 Removing and installing/replacing left or right rear seat backrest (through-loading system)
- Remove and install rear head restraints, see 52 26 388 Removing and installing/replacing rear middle head restraint
- Remove lock trim of left rear seat backrest, see 52 26 309 Removing and installing/replacing lock for left rear seat backrest (through-loading system)
Release screw (1) of seat outer mount.
Installation:
Insert screw (1) and plastic washer (2) as shown into bearing pedestal (3) and screw down.
Move backrest into installation position and pull out belt slightly.
Clamp belt firmly.
E46 only:
Unfasten screws.
Remove trim.
E83 only:
Trim not screwed down.
Lever out trim with special tool 00 9 317.
Separate webbing.
Installation:
Feed out strap so that belt stopper (1) is located between upper guide (2) and lower guide (3) of belt finisher.
Lever cover with trim wires (1) out of metal clutches (2).
Detach cover all round by lifting out piping (1).
Carefully pull cover towards front.
Slide all retaining tabs (1) in succession out of retaining fixture.
Installation:
Press tabs with special tool 00 9 323 into mounting on both sides.
Grip under cover (1) and padding and gently press clips (2) together, pull out head restraint guide (3).
Remove cover and padding.
Installation:
Clips of head restraint guide (2) must not be damaged.
Replacement of backrest cover or padding only:
Pull cover out of padding.
Installation:
Feed cover lugs (1) into openings of padding (2).
Make sure piping (3) is resting in opening of padding (4).