52 17 405 Replacing backrest cover for left or right front seat (comfort)

Special tools required: 

• 00 9 317
• 52 0 050

Necessary preliminary tasks: 

• Remove FRONT SEAT 
• Remove BOTH REAR PANELS  on front seat backrest
• Remove INNER COVER  on front seat

Long version only: 

• Remove MONITOR PANEL HOLDER 

Detach plug connection (1) by twisting from backrest frame.

Disconnect plug connection (1).

Fig 1: Detaching Plug Connection

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Unhook backrest cover (3) in areas (1).

Detach all retainers in areas (2).

Installation: 

Bend new retainers closed with pliers 52 0 050. 

Fig 2: Identifying Backrest Cover And Retainers

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Release all cable ties (1).

Disconnect all plug connections (2).

Fig 3: Identifying Plug Connections And Cable Ties

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Remove backrest cover (2) complete with padding towards front.

Installation: 

Adjusting unit (1) must be secured on left and right in opening of padding.

Fig 4: Removing Backrest Cover

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Detach all retainers in areas (1).

Fig 5: Identifying Retainers

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Release all retainers.

Installation: 

Bend new retainers closed with pliers 52 0 050.

Remove backrest cover (1) from padding.

Remove all remnants of clips from backrest cover (1) and padding.

Fig 6: Locating Backrest Cover And Padding

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Pull trim threads (1) out of backrest cover.

Installation: 

Push trim threads (1) into new backrest cover.

If necessary, cut into new component.

Fig 7: Identifying Trim Threads

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Lever out locking strip of head restraint guide with special tool 00 9 317  .

Installation: 

Mount straight front face of head restraint guide towards front.

Fig 8: Identifying Head Restraint Guide With Special Tool (00 9 317)

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