52 25 411 Replacing backrest cover for left rear seat

Special tools required: 

• 52 0 050

Necessary preliminary work 

• Remove left REAR SEAT .
• Remove HEAD RESTRAINT .
• Release rear middle SEAT BELT END FITTING .

With seat heating only as optional equipment: 

Unfasten plug connection (1) and disconnect.

Fig 1: Identifying Plug Connection

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Release screws (1) from rubber retainer.

Tightening torque 52 25 03AZ .

Fig 2: Identifying Rubber Retainer Screws

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Remove backrest cover with padding towards top.

Feed strap out of backrest cover and upholstery.

Fig 3: Removing Backrest Cover With Padding

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Detaching cover and upholstery: 

• Release all clamps in marked area
• Remove cover from upholstery
• Remove remaining clamps from cover and upholstery

Replacement only: 

• Pull all trim wires out of cover
• If necessary, cut pockets in new cover for trim wires
• Push trim wires into cover pockets
  Fig 4: Identifying Clamps Area On 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 seat cover
5. Backrest cover
   Fig 5: Inserting Clamp Using Special Tool (52 0 050)

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