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

Special tools required: 

• 00 9 317
• 52 0 050

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 .

Fig 1: Locating Backrest Outer Mount Screw

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Unclip guide (sleeve) for backrest center mount.

Fig 2: Unclipping Guide (Sleeve) For Backrest Center Mount

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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 Trim Screws

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Remove covers (1) and release screws.

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

Fig 4: Removing Covers

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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: Identifying Retainers Positions

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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: Identifying Trim Wires

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