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

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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 left backrest. Refer to 52 26 015 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING LEFT/RIGHT REAR SEAT BACKREST (THROUGHLOADING) .
Remove head restraint guides. Refer to 52 24 ... REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING ALL GUIDE SLEEVES FOR REAR HEAD RESTRAINTS .
Remove armrest. Refer to 52 26 030 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING ARMREST FOR REAR SEAT BACKREST (THROUGH-LOADING SYSTEM) .
Remove ski bag. Refer to 52 26 ... REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING SKI BAG (THROUGH-LOADING) AND FRAME .
Remove backrest actuator trim and lock trim.

Removing backrest frame:

Release screw and remove backrest outer mount.

Tightening torque, refer to 52 26 5AZ in SEATS - TIGHTENING TORQUES - 545I (4.4L) E60/N62 .

Fig 1: Locating Backrest Outer Mount

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Unclip guide (sleeve) for backrest center mount.

Fig 2: View Of 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: Identifying Trim Retaining 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 Using Special Tools

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Lift out cover.

Fig 5: Removing 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 In Marked Area With Special Tool 00 9 317 Out Of Rear Panel

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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 In Cover

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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: Locating Cover Trim Wires
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