52 26 411 Replacing backrest cover for left rear seat (basic seat)

Special tools required: 

• 52 0 050

Necessary preliminary tasks: 

• Remove left BACKREST 
• Remove GUIDE SLEEVES  left

Release screw.

Tightening torque: 52 26 07AZ .

Lift out trim.

Fig 1: Lifting Out Trim

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Feed seat belt strap out of cover.

Fig 2: Feeding Seat Belt Strap Out Of Cover

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Unclip lock finisher (1) in direction of arrow (2) starting with backrest side section.

Remove lock finisher (1) in direction of arrow (3).

Fig 3: Removing Lock Finisher

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Installation note: 

Retaining lugs (1) and (2) of cover must not be damaged.

Replace faulty cover.

Fig 4: Lugs

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Insert plastic wedge from outside between cover (1) and lock.

Carefully raise outer side of cover (1) with plastic wedge upwards out of catch.

Raise inner side of cover (1) with plastic wedge out of catch.

Remove cover upwards.

Fig 5: Inserting Plastic Wedge From Outside Between Trim And Lock

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Release screw (1).

Tightening torque: 52 26 03AZ .

Remove outer mount (2).

Installation note: 

Replace screw.

Fig 6: Outer Mount And Screw

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Lever out welt in marked area from backrest frame.

Remove backrest cover with padding from backrest frame.

Fig 7: Removing Backrest Cover From Backrest Frame

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Detaching cover and upholstery: 

• Separate all clamps on trim wires
• Remove cover from upholstery
• Remove remaining clamps from cover and upholstery

Replacing cover: 

• Remove all trim wires from cover
• If necessary, cut pockets in new cover for trim wires
• Push trim wires into cover pockets
  Fig 8: Cover And Upholstery

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Installation note: 

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

In so doing, enclose wire in padding and trim wire of cover and bend closed.

1. Upholstery
2. Clamp
3. Trim wire in upholstery
4. Trim wire in seat cover
5. Backrest cover
   Fig 9: Inserting Retainer With Special Tool (52 0 050)

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