Replacing seat cover

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Version with OC3 mat:

OC3 mat must not be kinked under any circumstances.

Detach all retainers in side area from longitudinal wires (1).

Pull trim wires (1) forward out of seat cover.

Carefully fold back seat cover and release retainers from cross-wires (2).

Remove seat cover from padding.

IMPORTANT: Remove all remnants of clips from seat cover and padding.

Fig 1: Detaching Retainers In Side Area From Longitudinal Wires

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Installation:

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

Padding
Clips
Trim wire in seat cover
Trim wire in padding
Seat cover

Fig 2: Bending Retainer

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Remove trim threads (1) from seat cover (2).

(3) If necessary, cable for seat heating

Installation:

Slide trim threads (1) into new seat cover (2). If necessary, cut mounting for trim threads.

Fig 3: Identifying Trim Threads And Seat Cover

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