52 17 405 Replacing backrest cover for left or right front seat (comfort)
Special tools required:
- 00 9 317 , see 00 9 317 TRIM PANEL WEDGE .
- 52 0 050 , see 52 0 050 PLIERS .
Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Remove front seat , see 52 14 000 Removing and installing left or right front seat .
- Remove both rear panels on front seat backrest, see 52 14 198 Removing and installing or replacing rear panel on left or right front seat backrest .
- Remove inner cover on front seat, see 52 14 041 Removing and installing inner cover on left or right front seat .
Unfasten plug connection (1) and disconnect.
Disengage clamping bands (1).
Release clips (2).
Installation:
Bend new retainers closed with pliers 52 0 050 .
Detach backrest cover at bottom from backrest frame.
Detach backrest cover at top from backrest frame.
For A/C optional extra only:
Loosen retainers (1).
Installation:
Bend new retainers closed with pliers 52 0 050 .
Unlock and disconnect plug connection (2).
Remove backrest cover (2) complete with padding towards front.
Installation:
Adjusting unit (1) must be secured on left and right in opening of padding.
Detach all retainers in areas (1).
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.
Pull trim threads (1) out of backrest cover.
Installation:
Push trim threads (1) into new backrest cover.
If necessary, cut into new component.
Lever out locking strip of head restraint guide with plastic wedge 00 9 317 .
Installation:
Mount straight front face of head restraint guide towards front.