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52 26 411 Replacing backrest cover for left rear seat

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Special tools required: 

Necessary preliminary tasks: 

Lever trim wire out of metal claws in marked area.

Fig 1: Identifying Trim Wire Area
G06213237Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Lever out welt in marked area of rear panel.

Remove backrest cover with padding.

Fig 2: Identifying Welt Marked Area
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Detaching cover and padding: 

Replacement only: 

Fig 3: Identifying Trim Wires Area
G06213239Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Installation: 

Insert new retainer (2) with special tool 52 0 050  and bend closed.

  1. Padding
  2. Retainer
  3. Trim wire in padding
  4. Trim wire in seat cover
  5. Backrest cover
Fig 4: Bending Retainer
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