52 25 410 Replacing backrest cover for left or right rear seat

Necessary preliminary tasks: 

• Remove REAR SEAT 
• Remove REAR PANEL  on rear seat backrest

Unlock and disconnect plug connection (1) for backrest heating.

Fig 1: Identifying Backrest Heating Plug Connection

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Unlock and disconnect plug connection (1) for climate-control mat.

Fig 2: Identifying Climate-Control Mat Plug Connection

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Cut cable straps (1) on left and right.

Installation note: 

Replace faulty cable straps.

Fig 3: Identifying Cable Straps On Left And Right

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Release all clamps in area of climate-control mat (1).

Fig 4: Locating Climate-Control Mat Clamps

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Loosen clamps (1).

Disengage backrest cover at top from metal tabs.

Fig 5: Disengaging Backrest Cover At Top From Metal Tabs

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Lever out clips (1).

Installation note: 

Replace faulty clips (1).

Fig 6: Identifying Backrest Cover Clips

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Release clamps in marked area (1).

Fig 7: Identifying Clamps Releasing Area

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Lever out welt in marked area.

Release clamp (1).

Remove backrest cover with upholstery from backrest frame.

Fig 8: Identifying Clamps Releasing Area

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Release clamps in marked area.

Remove backrest cover from upholstery.

Feed climate-control mat out of backrest cover.

Replacement only: 

Pull trim wires out of seat cover.

Installation note: 

Slide trim threads into new seat cover.

If necessary, cut mounting for trim threads.

Fig 9: Identifying Clamps Releasing Area On Backrest Cover

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Installation note: 

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

1. Clamp
2. Upholstery
3. Trim wire in upholstery
4. Trim wire in seat cover
5. Cover
   Fig 10: Inserting Retainer With Special Tool (52 0 050)

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

Installation note: 

Mount straight end face of head restraint guide towards front.

Fig 11: Removing Locking Strip Of Head Restraint Guide With Plastic Wedge (00 9 317)

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