52 13 405 Replacing backrest cover for left or right front seat
Special Tools Required:
- 52 0 050
Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Remove front head restraint . See 52 13 390 Removing And Installing Or Replacing Front Left Or Right Headrest .
- If necessary, remove front seat . See 52 13 000 Removing And Installing Left Or Right Front Seat .
- Remove rear panel on front seat backrest. See 52 13 198 Removing And Installing/Replacing Rear Panel On Left Or Right Front Seat Backrest .
- Remove guide for head restraint.
Removing cover and padding:
Detach backrest cover (1). See 52 13 405 Replacing Backrest Cover For Left Or Right Front Seat .
Detach backrest cover (1).
Pull out backrest cover (1) between backrest frame (2) and seat cover (3);
Remove backrest cover (1) towards top.
For seat heating optional extra only:
Disconnect plug connection from cable (1) under seat.
Feed cable out of cable holder (2) and behind seat cover/padding (3).
Detaching cover and padding:
- If necessary, mark retainer positions
- Release all retainers in marked area
- Remove cover (1) from padding
- Remove remaining retainers from cover and padding
Installation:
Insert new retainers with special tool 52 0 050. In so doing, enclose foamed thread in padding and trim thread of cover.
When replacing cover only:
Pull trim threads (1) out of backrest cover.
Installation:
Slide trim threads (1) into new backrest cover. If necessary, cut mounting for trim threads.
Release screws (1) on inside of backrest cover.
Remove belt guide (2). See Fig 6 .