52 14 402 Replacing seat cover for driver's seat (normal/electric)
Special tools required:
Necessary preliminary tasks:
- REMOVE front seat on the driver's side
- REMOVE outer cover on front seat
- Remove INNER COVER on front seat
Guide all cables carefully through seat and backrest mechanism.
Make sure cable is routed without kinks and tension.
Make sure plug connections are correctly locked.
Make sure connectors are correctly seated in latch mechanisms.
Version with seat heating only:
Unlock plug connection (1) for seat heating and disconnect.
Detach cable strap.
Detach seat heater cable (2) from cable clips on seat mechanism.
Installation note:
Plug connection is encoded to prevent incorrect connection.
Replace cable strap.
Fully lift welt of seat cover out of seat frame.
Disengage seat cover at rear.
Carefully slide bracing cloth (1) with foam through backrest gap and seat structure.
If applicable, route cable carefully through seat and backrest mechanics as the edges of the frame may be sharp.
Installation note:
Slide foam completely through backrest gap and seat structure.
Make sure foam and bracing cloth are correctly fitted.
Remove seat cover (1) with padding towards front/top.
Release all clamps (1) from seat cover (2).
Release all clamps in marked area of trim wires.
Remove seat cover from upholstery.
Replacement only:
If applicable, pull trim wires out of seat cover.
Cut new seat cover to size and insert trim wires.
Installation note:
Bend new clamps (2) with special tool 52 0 050 .
- Upholstery
- Clamp
- Trim wire in upholstery
- Trim wire in cover
- Seat cover