52 24 408 Replacing backrest cover for rear seat

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Special tools required:

Necessary preliminary tasks

Specification with centre armrest:

Unclip cover (1) towards front.

Installation:

If necessary, replace faulty clips (2).

Fig 1: Removing Cover Toward Front

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Detach backrest cover (1) in marked area from backrest frame.

Fig 2: Disconnect Backrest Cover In Marked Area From Backrest Frame

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Detach welt (1) from backrest cover in marked area from backrest frame.

Release all retainers in area of left and right guides.

Installation:

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

Remove backrest cover with padding from backrest frame.

Fig 3: Removing Backrest Cover With Padding From Backrest Frame

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Detaching cover from upholstery:

Release all retainers in marked area.
Remove cover from padding
Remove remaining retainers from cover and padding.

Fig 4: Identifying Retainers In Marked Area
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Installation:

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

Fig 5: Inserting Clamp Using Special Tool 52 0 050

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Replacing cover:

Remove all trim wires from cover
If necessary, cut pockets in new cover for trim wires
Push trim wires into pockets

Fig 6: Identifying Trim Wires In Pockets
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