Special Tools Required

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52 0 050 PLIERS

Necessary preliminary tasks:

filler element . Refer to 52 24 465 Removing And Installing Filler Element

Release screws (1).

Remove lock trim.

Fig 1: Identifying Lock Trim & Screws

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Release left and right screws (1).

Remove both trims for plug-in tongue.

Fig 2: Identifying Left & Right Screws

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Unclip lock trim.

Fig 3: Identifying Lock Trim

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Lever out welt all round in marked area.

Fig 4: Identifying Lever Out Welt In Marked Area

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Detaching cover and padding:

Release all retainers in marked area
Remove seat cover from padding
Remove remaining retainers from cover and padding

Fig 5: Identifying Retainers In Marked Area
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Installation:

Insert new retainer (2) with special tool 52 0 050 and bend closed.

Padding
Retainer
Trim wire in padding
Trim wire in seat cover
Seat cover

Fig 6: Identifying Retainer With Special Tool 52 0 050
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Replacing cover:

Pull all trim wires out of seat cover
If necessary, cut in take-up for trim wires of new cover
Push trim wires into new seat cover

Fig 7: Identifying Seat Cover Retainers In Marked Area
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