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

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NOTE:

For Special Tool identification, see SEATS - SPECIAL TOOLS - 5-SERIES (E60) and MAINTENANCE & GENERAL INFORMATION - SPECIAL TOOLS - 545i (4.4L) E60/N62 .

Special Tools Required:

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52 0 050

Necessary Preliminary Tasks:

Remove front seat. Refer to 52 17 000 REMOVING AND INSTALLING LEFT OR RIGHT FRONT SEAT (COMFORT) .
Remove both rear panels on front seat backrest. Refer to 52 17 205 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING BOTH REAR PANELS ON LEFT OR RIGHT FRONT SEAT BACKREST (COMFORT) .
Remove inner cover on front seat. Refer to 52 17 041 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING INNER COVER ON LEFT OR RIGHT FRONT SEAT (COMFORT) .

Detach plug connection (1) by twisting from backrest frame.

Disconnect plug connection (1).

Fig 1: Locating Plug Connection In Backrest Frame

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Unhook backrest cover (3) in areas (1).

Detach all retainers in areas (2).

Installation:

Bend new retainers closed with pliers 52 0 050.

Fig 2: Identifying Retainers In Backrest Cover

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Release all cable ties (1).

Disconnect all plug connections (2).

Fig 3: View Of Cable Ties And Plug Connections

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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 4: Identifying Bracket Cover And Adjusting Nut

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Detach all retainers in areas (1).

Fig 5: View Of Retainers

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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 6: Removing Backrest Cover Retainers

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Pull trim threads (1) out of backrest cover.

Installation:

Slide trim threads (1) into new backrest cover; if necessary, cut new part.

Fig 7: View Of Trim Threads In Backrest Cover

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

Installation:

Mount straight front face of head restraint guide towards front.

Fig 8: Removing Locking Strip Of Head Restraint Guide

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