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

Special tools required: 

• 00 9 317  . See MAINTENANCE AND GENERAL INFORMATION - SPECIAL TOOLS .
• 52 0 050  . See SEATS - SPECIAL TOOLS .

Necessary preliminary tasks: 

• Remove left backrest  
• Remove head restraint guides  
• Remove armrest  
• Remove ski bag  
• Remove backrest actuator trim and lock trim

Removing backrest frame: 

Release screw and remove backrest outer mount.

Tightening torque 52 26 5AZ  . See 26 REAR SEAT, THROUGH-LOADING. .

Fig 1: Locating Backrest Frame

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Unclip guide (sleeve) for backrest center mount.

Fig 2: Identifying Guide (Sleeve)

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E61 only: 

Release screws and lever out trim.

If necessary, feed strap of central seat belt out of trim.

Fig 3: Locating Screws

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Remove covers (1) and release screws.

If necessary, unclip trims with special tool 00 9 317  .

Fig 4: Remove Covers (1) And Release Screws

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Lift out cover.

Fig 5: Lifting Out Cover

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Lift cover in marked area with special tool 00 9 317  out of rear panel.

Remove frame.

Fig 6: Lifting Cover

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Detaching cover and padding: 

• If necessary, mark retainer positions
• Release all retainers in marked area
• Remove cover from padding.
• Remove remaining retainers from cover and padding

Installation: 

Insert new retainers with special tool 52 0 050  . In so doing, enclose wire in padding and trim wire of cover.

Fig 7: Enclose Wire In Padding And Trim Wire Of Cover

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Replacing cover: 

• Pull all trim wires out of cover
• If necessary, cut pockets in new cover for trim wires
• Push trim wires into cover pockets
  Fig 8: Cutting Pockets In Cover For Trim Wires

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