52 26 400 Replacing seat cover for rear seat

Special tools required: 

• 52 0 050

Necessary preliminary tasks: 

• Remove the REAR SEAT 

Unclip ISOFIX cover cap.

Installation note: 

Pull cover straps through foam part into Isofix openings.

Make sure Isofix protective caps are correctly engaged.

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Lever out welt in area (1) with plastic wedge.

Unhook seat cover in area (2).

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Detaching cover and upholstery: 

• Release all clamps on trim wires.
• Remove seat cover from upholstery
• Remove remaining clamps from cover and upholstery

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Installation note: 

Insert new clamps with special tool 52 0 050.

1. Upholstery
2. Clamp
3. Trim wire in upholstery
4. Trim wire in seat cover
5. Seat cover

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Replacement only: 

• Push trim wires into new seat cover
• If necessary, cut in mounting for trim wires of new cover

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