52 24 410 Replacing Backrest Cover (Normal) For Left Or Right Rear Seat

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NOTE:

For Special Tool identification, see SEATS - SPECIAL TOOLS .

Special Tools Required:

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Necessary Preliminary Tasks:

Remove rear seat. Refer to 52 24 005 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING REAR SEAT (NORMAL) .
Remove rear seat backrest. Refer to 52 24 015 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING BACKREST FOR LEFT OR RIGHT REAR SEAT (NORMAL) .
Remove rear head restraint. Refer to 52 24 390 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING REAR LEFT OR RIGHT HEAD RESTRAINT (NORMAL) .

Unhook backrest cover in areas (1).

Detach retainers in areas (2).

Remove remnants of retainers from backrest cover and/or backrest frame.

Installation:

Bend new retainers closed with pliers 52 0 050.

Fig 1: Retainers Areas, Backrest Cover Areas And Removal Directions

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Unlock catch (1) on rear side of backrest on left and right.

Remove head restraint guides (2) towards top.

Remove backrest cover (3).

Fig 2: Rear Side Backrest Catch, Backrest Cover, Head Restraint Guides And Removal Direction

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Release retainers in area (1).

Remove backrest cover from padding.

Remove remnants of retainers from backrest cover and/or padding.

Fig 3: Backrest Cover Retainer Areas

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Installation:

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

Fig 4: Closing Retainer Using Pliers

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Pull trim threads (1) out of seat cover.

Installation:

Slide trim threads (1) into new seat cover. If necessary, cut mounting for trim threads.

Fig 5: Seat Cover Trim Threads

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