52 17 405 Replacing backrest cover for left or right front seat (comfort)

Special tools required: 

• 00 9 317  , see 00 9 317 TRIM PANEL WEDGE .
• 52 0 050  , see 52 0 050 PLIERS .

Necessary preliminary tasks: 

• Remove front seat  , see 52 14 000 Removing and installing left or right front seat .
• Remove both rear panels  on front seat backrest, see 52 14 198 Removing and installing or replacing rear panel on left or right front seat backrest .
• Remove inner cover  on front seat, see 52 14 041 Removing and installing inner cover on left or right front seat .

Unfasten plug connection (1) and disconnect.

Fig 1: Identifying Plug Connection

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Disengage clamping bands (1).

Release clips (2).

Installation: 

Bend new retainers closed with pliers 52 0 050  .

Detach backrest cover at bottom from backrest frame.

Fig 2: Detaching Backrest Cover At Bottom From Backrest Frame

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Detach backrest cover at top from backrest frame.

Fig 3: Detaching Backrest Cover At Top From Backrest Frame

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For A/C optional extra only: 

Loosen retainers (1).

Installation: 

Bend new retainers closed with pliers 52 0 050  .

Unlock and disconnect plug connection (2).

Fig 4: Identifying Plug Connections And Retainers

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Remove backrest cover (2) complete with padding towards front.

Installation: 

Adjusting unit (1) must be secured on left and right in opening of padding.

Fig 5: Identifying Backrest Cover And Adjusting Unit

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Detach all retainers in areas (1).

Fig 6: Identifying Retainers Areas

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Release all retainers.

Installation: 

Bend new retainers closed with pliers 52 0 050  .

Remove backrest cover (1) from padding.

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

Fig 7: Removing Backrest Cover From Padding

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Pull trim threads (1) out of backrest cover.

Installation: 

Push trim threads (1) into new backrest cover.

If necessary, cut into new component.

Fig 8: Pulling Trim Threads Out Of Backrest Cover

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Lever out locking strip of head restraint guide with plastic wedge 00 9 317  .

Installation: 

Mount straight front face of head restraint guide towards front.

Fig 9: Levering Out Locking Strip Of Head Restraint Guide Using Special Tool (00 9 317)

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