52 26 412 Replacing backrest cover for right rear seat

Special tools required: 

• 52 0 050

Necessary preliminary tasks: 

• Remove right REAR SEAT .
• Remove GUIDE SLEEVES .

With optional seat heating only: 

Unfasten plug connection (1) and disconnect.

Fig 1: Identifying Backrest Frame Plug Connection

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Fold down backrest.

Lever out welt in marked area of rear panel.

Fig 2: Identifying Rear Panel Marked Area

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Remove backrest cover with padding.

Fig 3: Removing Backrest Cover

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Detaching cover and upholstery: 

• 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 4: Identifying Seat Cover Trim Wire

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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 5: Inserting Backrest Cover Clamp Using Special Tool (52 0 050)

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