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

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NOTE:

For Special Tool identification, see SEATS - SPECIAL TOOLS - 5-SERIES (E60) and MAINTENANCE & GENERAL INFORMATION - SPECIAL TOOLS - 545i (4.4L) E60/N62 .

Special Tools Required:

00 9 317
52 0 050

Necessary Preliminary Tasks:

Remove front seat. Refer to 52 13 000 REMOVING AND INSTALLING LEFT OR RIGHT FRONT SEAT (NORMAL/SEMI-ELECTRIC) .
Remove rear panel on front seat backrest. Refer to 52 13 198 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING REAR PANEL ON LEFT OR RIGHT FRONT SEAT BACKREST (NORMAL/SEMI-ELECTRIC) .

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

Disconnect plug-in connection.

Fig 1: Identifying Plug Connection In Backrest Frame

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Release all retainers (1) on cover.

Remove cover.

Fig 2: Locating 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: View Of Cable Strap On Wiring Harness

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

Fig 4: Identifying Backrest Cover Retaining Points

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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: Removing 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 Backrest Cover From Retainers

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Installation:

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

Fig 7: Installing Retainer Using Pliers

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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: View Of Trim Threads In Backrest Cover

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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: Removing Head Restraint Guide Locking Strip

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