52 24 408 Replacing backrest cover for rear seat

Special tools required: 

• 52 0 050
• 64 1 020

Necessary preliminary tasks: 

• Remove BACKREST FOR REAR SEAT .

Lever out plastic clips in marked area.

Detach rear panel (1).

Release clamps in marked areas.

Installation note: 

Remove remaining clamps from cover and upholstery.

Insert new clamps with special tool 52 0 050 .

Lever out welt in marked area.

Detaching cover and upholstery: 

• Release all clamps in marked area
• Remove seat cover from upholstery
• Remove remaining clamps from cover and upholstery

Installation note: 

Insert new clamps with special tool 52 0 050 .

Replacing cover: 

• Pull all trim wires out of seat cover
• If necessary, cut in mounting for trim wires of new cover
• Push trim wires into new seat cover
Fig 5: Pushing Trim Wires Into New Seat Cover
Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

If necessary, replace head restraint guide (1).

Lever out detent ring (2) with plastic wedge.