52 26 420 Replacing backrest cover for left rear seat (through-loading facility)

Special tools required: 

• 52 0 050

Necessary preliminary tasks: 

• Remove REAR SEAT BACKREST , left
• Remove GUIDE SLEEVES 

Remove sleeve (1) from shaft.

Fig 1: Sleeve Of Shaft

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Remove backrest for center rear seat (1) from support of left backrest in direction of arrow.

Fig 2: Removing Backrest For Center Rear Seat From Support Of Left Backrest

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Installation note: 

Plastic bush (1) may slide when removing the center backrest.

Make sure plastic bush (1) is fitted correctly in the backrest frame.

Fig 3: Plastic Bush

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Remove sleeve (1).

Fig 4: Sleeve

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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 5: Removing Lock Finisher

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Installation note: 

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

Replace faulty cover.

Fig 6: Lugs

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Insert plastic wedge from outside between trim (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 trim upwards.

Fig 7: Inserting Plastic Wedge From Outside Between Trim And Lock

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Release screw.

Tightening torque: 52 26 07AZ .

Lift out trim.

Fig 8: Lifting Out Trim

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Feed seat belt strap out of cover.

Fig 9: Feeding Seat Belt Strap Out Of Cover

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Release screw (1).

Tightening torque: 52 26 03AZ .

Remove outer mount (2).

Installation note: 

Replace screw (1).

Fig 10: 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 11: Removing Backrest Cover From Backrest Frame

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Detaching cover and upholstery: 

• Release all clamps on trim wires.
• Remove cover from upholstery
• Remove remaining clamps from cover and upholstery
  Fig 12: Cover And Upholstery

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Installation note: 

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

1. Upholstery
2. Clamp
3. Trim wire in upholstery
4. Trim wire in backrest cover
5. Backrest cover
   Fig 13: Inserting Retainer With 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 cover pockets
  Fig 14: Cover And Upholstery

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