52 26 411 Replacing backrest cover for rear seat (through-loading system) on left

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Special tools required:

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove left BACKREST
Remove GUIDE SLEEVES
Remove FRAME FOR SKI BAG

Release screw (1).

Tightening torque 52 26 02AZ .

Remove outer mount (2).

Fig 1: Identifying Outer Mount With Mounting Screw

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Lever cover with trim wire (1) out of metal claws (2) all round the opening for center armrest.

Fig 2: Identifying Trim Wires And Metal Claws

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Lever out welt from backrest frame in the marked area with special tool 00 9 317 .

Remove backrest cover with padding from backrest frame.

Fig 3: Removing Backrest Cover

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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

Fig 4: Identifying Retainers On Cover And Padding
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Installation:

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

Padding
Retainer
Trim wire in padding
Trim wire in backrest cover
Backrest cover

Fig 5: Inserting Clamp With Special Tool (52 0 050)
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Replacing cover:

Pull all trim wires out of cover
If necessary, cut pockets in new cover for trim wires
Push trim wires into cover pockets

Fig 6: Identifying Cover Trim Wires
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