52 14 405 Replacing backrest cover for front left or right seat (normal/electric)

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Special tools required:

NOTE: For special tools, refer to SEATS - SPECIAL TOOLS - 645CI (E63) .

52 0 050
64 1 020

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove front seat, refer to 52 14 000 REMOVING AND INSTALLING LEFT OR RIGHT FRONT SEAT (NORMAL/ELECTRIC) .
Remove rear panel on front seat, refer to 52 14 198 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING REAR PANEL ON LEFT OR RIGHT FRONT SEAT BACKREST (NORMAL/ELECTRIC) or 52 16 198 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING REAR PANEL ON FRONT LEFT OR RIGHT SEAT BACKREST (SPORTS/ELECTRIC) .
Remove guide for head restraint, refer to 52 14 ... REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING GUIDE FOR FRONT LEFT OR RIGHT HEAD RESTRAINT (NORMAL/ELECTRIC) .
Remove trim for release handle, refer to 52 13 ... REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING TRIM FOR RELEASE HANDLE ON LEFT OR RIGHT FRONT SEAT (NORMAL/MANUAL) .

Detach tensioning cables (1) from backrest frame.

Disconnect all retainers.

Detach partial cover (2) from backrest frame.

Fig 1: Detaching Tensioning Cables From Backrest Frame

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Detach drive unit (1) for lumbar cushion from backrest frame.

Installation:

If necessary, use new adhesive tape (double-sided).

Detach backrest cover (2) from backrest frame by lifting out piping.

NOTE: If necessary, use special tool 64 1 020.

Fig 2: Detaching Backrest Cover From Backrest Frame By Lifting Out Piping

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Version with seat heating:

Expose cable for seat heating.

Disconnect plug connection (1).

Feed cable (2) out of holder (3).

Fig 3: Disconnecting Plug Connection And Cable Out Of Holder

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Detach backrest cover (1) at sides towards front and remove with support upwards from backrest frame (2).

Fig 4: Removing Backrest Cover From Backrest Frame

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Release retainers (1) on left and right of backrest cover (2).

Fig 5: Releasing Retainers On Left And Right Of Backrest Cover

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Release all retainers.

Remove backrest cover (1) from support.

NOTE: Remove all remnants of clips from backrest cover (1) and padding.

Fig 6: Removing All Remnants Of Clips From Backrest Cover And Padding

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Installation:

Bend new retainer (2) with special tool 52 0 050.

Fig 7: Installing Retainer With Special Tool 52 0 050

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Replacement of backrest cover:

Pull trim threads (1) out of backrest cover.

Installation:

Cut new backrest cover to size and insert trim wires (1).

(2) Seat heater cable

Fig 8: Identifying Seat Heater Cable And Trim Wires

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