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

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Special tools required:

Necessary preliminary tasks

Remove FRONT SEAT .
Remove REAR PANEL on 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 Retainers

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For A/C optional extra only:

Loosen retainers (1).

Installation:

52 0 050 Bend new retainers closed with pliers.

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: Removing 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: Removing Backrest Cover From Backrest Frame

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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: Identifying Backrest Cover Clips

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Installation:

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

Padding
Retainer
Trim wire in padding
Trim wire in backrest cover
Backrest cover

Fig 7: Bending Clamp Closed Using Pliers (52 0 050)
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Remove trim threads (1) from backrest cover.

(2) Seat heater cable

Installation:

Push trim threads (1) into new backrest cover.

If necessary, cut into new component.

Fig 8: Identifying Trim Wires And Seat Heater Cable

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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 Locking Strip Of Head Restraint Guide With Plastic Wedge (00 9 317)

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