52 26 412 Replacing backrest cover for right rear seat (through-loading system)

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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 right backrest. Refer to 52 26 015 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING LEFT/RIGHT REAR SEAT BACKREST (THROUGHLOADING) .
Remove head restraint guides. Refer to 52 24 380 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING LEFT OR RIGHT REAR HEAD RESTRAINT MOUNT .
Remove backrest actuator trim.

Removing backrest frame:

Release screws, remove backrest mounts on left and right.

Fig 1: Removing Left/Right Backrest Mounts

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Lift cover in marked area with special tool 00 9 317 out of rear panel.

Remove frame.

Fig 2: Removing Cover Using Special Tool 00 9 317

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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 3: Locating 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 4: Identifying Trim Wires In Cover
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