52 14 405 Replacing backrest cover for front left or right seat (normal/electric)

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Special tools required:

52 0 050 . See SEATS - SPECIAL TOOLS .
64 1 020 . See HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING - SPECIAL TOOLS .

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove front seat .
Remove rear panel on front seat
Remove guide for head restraint .
Remove trim for release handle . See 52 13 ... Removing and installing/replacing trim for release handle on left or right front seat (normal/manual) .

Detach tensioning cables (1) from backrest frame.

Disconnect all retainers.

Detach partial cover (2) from backrest frame.

Fig 1: Identifying Tensioning Cables And Partial Cover

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Detach drive unit (1) for lumbar cushion from backrest frame.

Installation:

If necessary, use new adhesive tape (double-sided).

Detach backrest cover (2) from backrest frame by lifting out piping.

NOTE: If necessary, use special tool 64 1 020 .

Fig 2: Detaching Backrest Cover

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Version with seat heating:

Expose cable for seat heating.

Disconnect plug connection (1).

Feed cable (2) out of holder (3).

Fig 3: Identifying Plug Connection And Feed Cable

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Detach backrest cover (1) at sides towards front and remove with support upwards from backrest frame (2).

Fig 4: Detaching Backrest Cover

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Release retainers (1) on left and right of backrest cover (2).

Fig 5: Identifying Retainers Of Backrest Cover

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Release all retainers.

Remove backrest cover (1) from support.

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

Fig 6: Identifying Backrest Cover Clips

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Installation:

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

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

Fig 7: Identifying Special Tool
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Replacement of backrest cover:

Pull trim threads (1) out of backrest cover.

Installation:

Cut new backrest cover to size and insert trim wires (1).

2 Seat heater cable

Fig 8: Identifying Trim Threads
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