52 16 405 Replacing backrest cover for left or right front seat

Special tools required: 

• 00 9 317  , see 00 9 317 TRIM PANEL WEDGE .
• 52 0 050  , see 52 0 050 PLIERS .

Necessary preliminary tasks: 

• Remove front seat  , see 52 14 000 Removing and installing left or right front seat .
• Remove rear panel  on front seat backrest, see 52 14 198 Removing and installing or replacing rear panel on left or right front seat backrest .

Unfasten plug connection (1) and disconnect.

Fig 1: Identifying Plug Connection

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Release all retainers from cover (1).

Installation: 

Bend new retainers closed with pliers 52 0 050  .

Remove cover (1).

Fig 2: Identifying Cover

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For A/C optional extra only: 

Loosen retainers (1).

Installation: 

Bend new retainers closed with pliers 52 0 050  .

Unlock plug connections (2) and disconnect.

Fig 3: Identifying Plug Connections And Retainers

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Detach backrest cover all round from backrest frame.

Fig 4: Detaching Backrest Cover From Backrest Frame

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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: Pulling Off 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: Removing Clips From Backrest Cover

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Installation: 

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

1. Padding
2. Retainer
3. Trim wire in padding
4. Trim wire in backrest cover
5. Backrest cover

Fig 7: Bending Retainer

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Remove trim threads (1) from backrest cover.

1. (2) Seat heater cable

Installation: 

Push trim threads (1) into new backrest cover.

If necessary, cut into new component.

Fig 8: 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 9: Levering Out Locking Strip Of Head Restraint Guide Using Special Tool (00 9 317)

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