52 15 405 Replacing backrest cover for left or right front seat (sport/manual)

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Necessary preliminary tasks

Remove FRONT SEAT
Remove SIDE AIRBAG in front seat
Remove GUIDE SLEEVES

Version with seat heating only

Unfasten plug connection (1) and disconnect.

Disconnect cable straps.

Release wiring harness (3) from cable holders on seat mechanism.

IMPORTANT: Feed the wiring harness carefully through the seat and backrest mechanism as the edges of the frame can be sharp.

Fig 1: Locating Plug Connection And Wiring Harness

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Detach backrest cover (1) from backrest frame.

Fig 2: Removing Backrest Cover From Backrest Frame

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Pull backrest cover (1) off Velcro-type fastener on backrest frame.

Fig 3: Removing Backrest Cover Velcro-Type Fastener On Backrest Frame

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Pull off backrest cover (1) with padding sideways and towards top from backrest frame.

Fig 4: Removing Backrest Cover

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Release all retainers in marked area.

Remove backrest cover from padding.

NOTE: Remove all remnants of retainers from backrest cover and padding.

Fig 5: Identifying Retainers Location On Backrest Cover

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Installation:

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

Padding
Retainer
Trim thread in support
Trim wire in backrest cover
Back-rest cover

Fig 6: Bending Retainer Using Special Tool (52 0 050)

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Replacement of backrest cover

Pull trim threads out of backrest cover.

Cut new backrest cover to size and insert trim threads.

Fig 7: Identifying Backrest Cover Trims Cutting Position

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