52 24 408 Replacing backrest cover for left or right rear seat

Special tools required: 

• 52 0 050

Necessary preliminary tasks: 

• Remove ARMREST 
• Remove GUIDE SLEEVES 
• Remove rear panel

Detach backrest cover (1) in marked area from backrest frame.

Fig 1: Removing Backrest Cover

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Release all retainers in marked area.

Remove all remnants of retainers

Installation: 

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

Fig 2: Identifying Retainers

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Detach welt (1) of backrest cover in marked area of backrest frame.

Fig 3: Removing Backrest Cover Welt

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Detach trim wire of upholstery in the marked area of backrest frame.

Remove backrest cover with padding from backrest frame.

Fig 4: Identifying Trim Wire Of Upholstery In Marked Area Of Backrest Frame

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Detaching cover from padding: 

• Release all retainers in marked area
• Remove cover from padding
• Remove remaining retainers from cover and padding.
  Fig 5: Identifying Retainers From Cover And Padding

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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 backrest cover
5. Backrest cover
   Fig 6: Inserting Clamp With Special Tool (52 0 050)

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Replacing cover: 

• Remove all trim wires from cover
• If necessary, cut pockets in new cover for trim wires
• Push trim wires into pockets
  Fig 7: Identifying Trim Wires From Cover

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