52 26 153 Removing and installing/replacing seat cover for left rear seat (Comfort)

Special tools required:

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Detach welt from seat mechanism in marked area.

Fig 1: Disengaging Welt From Seat Mechanism

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Detach welt from seat mechanism in marked area.

Fig 2: Disengaging Welt From Seat Mechanism

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Installation note:

Make sure metal tabs latch correctly into the welt.

Fig 3: Locating Metal Tabs

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Version with seat heating only:

Unfasten plug connection and disconnect.

Fig 4: Identifying Plug Connection

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Release clamps in marked area.

NOTE:

Remove all remnants of clamps from cover and upholstery.

Fig 5: Locating Clamps

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Installation note:

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

Fig 6: Inserting Clamp Using Special Tool (52 0 050)

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Replace seat cover:

Pull trim wires out of seat cover.

Cut new seat cover to size and insert trim wires.

Fig 7: Locating Trim Wires

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