52 26 411 Replacing backrest cover for left rear seat

Special tools required: 

• 52 0 050

Necessary preliminary tasks 

• Remove left REAR SEAT .
• Remove GUIDE SLEEVES .

With seat heating only as optional equipment: 

Unfasten plug connection (1) and disconnect.

Fig 1: Identifying Plug Connection

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Release screw (1).

Tightening torque 72 11 21AZ.

Fig 2: Identifying Rear Seat Backrest Screw

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Release screws (1).

Tightening torque 52 26 06AZ .

Lift out trim.

Fig 3: Identifying Rear Seat Backrest Screw

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Feed out seat belt strap (1) from cover (2).

Fig 4: Identifying Seat Belt Strap And Cover

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Lever out welt in marked area of rear panel.

Fig 5: Identifying Rear Panel Welt Area

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Remove backrest cover with padding.

Feed out seat belt strap (1) from backrest cover.

Fig 6: Removing Backrest Cover With Padding

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Detaching cover and padding: 

• Release all retainers in marked area
• Remove cover from padding
• Remove remaining retainers from cover and padding

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 7: Identifying Retainers Area On Cover And Upholstery

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Installation: 

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

1. Padding
2. Retainer
3. Trim wire in padding
4. Trim wire in seat cover
5. Backrest cover
   Fig 8: Inserting Clamp Using Special Tool (52 0 050)

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