52 17 402 Replacing seat cover for driver's seat (newer version)

Special tools required: 

• 52 0 050

Necessary preliminary tasks: 

• Remove INNER COVER  on front seat.
• Remove SUPPORT FOR OUTER COVER .
• Remove BOTH REAR PANELS .

Unfasten plug connection (1) and disconnect.

Feed wiring harness out of seat mechanism.

Fig 1: Identifying Seat Mechanism Plug Connection

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Lever out left and right clips (1).

Fig 2: Identifying Seat Mechanism Clips

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Drill out rivet heads (1) left and right.

Detach seat cover tab from seat frame.

Installation note: 

Completely remove rivet residue.

Fig 3: Detaching Seat Cover Tab From Seat Frame

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Detach welt (1) from seat mechanism.

Fig 4: Detaching Welt From Seat Mechanism

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Detach welt (1) from seat mechanism.

Fig 5: Detaching Welt From Seat Mechanism

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Raise retaining lug in succession from A to D, pulling the thigh support (1) forward at the same time.

Fig 6: Pulling Thigh Support

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Installation note: 

Insert support for thigh support in correct position in the guide and lock.

Fig 7: Inserting Thigh Support In Guide

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Detach welt (1) from metal tabs.

Fig 8: Detaching Welt From Metal Tabs

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Detach welt from support for thigh support.

Remove the mounting plate and foam part of the thigh support.

Fig 9: Detaching Welt From Thigh Support

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Release clamps in marked area.

Feed seat cover out of upholstery (1).

Fig 10: Identifying Upholstery

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Release all clamps in marked area of trim wires.

Remove seat cover from upholstery.

Fig 11: Identifying Seat Cover And Upholstery Clamps

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Installation note: 

Bend new clamp (2) 52 0 050 closed with pliers.

1. Upholstery
2. Clamps
3. Welt in seat cover
4. Trim wire in upholstery
5. Seat cover
   Fig 12: Bending Seat Cover Clamp

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