52 13 405 Replacing backrest cover for left or right front seat (normal/semi-electric)

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove FRONT SEAT
Remove REAR PANEL on front seat backrest.

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

Disconnect plug-in connection.

Fig 1: Identifying Plug Connection

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Release all retainers (1) on cover.

Remove cover.

Fig 2: Identifying Retainers On Cover

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For A/C optional extra only:

Disconnect cable strap (1) on wiring harness for fan.

Disconnect plug connections (2).

Fig 3: Identifying Cable Strap And Plug Connections

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Unhook backrest cover at retaining points in area (1).

Fig 4: Unhooking Backrest Cover At Retaining Points Area

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Unhook backrest cover (1) at bottom and sides towards front.

Pull off backrest cover (1) with padding towards top from backrest frame (2).

Fig 5: Identifying Backrest Cover

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Release all retainers.

Remove backrest cover (1) from padding.

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

Fig 6: Locating Backrest Cover From Padding

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Installation:

Bend new retainer (2) closed with pliers 52 0 050 .

Support
Retainer
Trim thread in support
Trim wire in backrest cover
Back-rest cover

Fig 7: Identifying Special Tool (52 0 050)
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Remove trim threads (1) from backrest cover.

(2) Seat heater cable

Installation:

Slide trim threads (1) into new backrest cover; if necessary, cut new part.

Fig 8: Identifying Trim Threads From Backrest Cover And Seat Heater Cable

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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 9: Identifying Special Tool (00 9 317)

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