52 24 408 Replacing backrest cover for rear seat

Special tools required: 

• 52 0 050

Necessary preliminary tasks: 

• Remove the REAR SEAT BACKREST 
• If necessary, remove the CENTER ARMREST 
• Remove all GUIDE SLEEVES 

Version with center armrest: 

Unclip cover (1) towards front.

Installation note: 

If necessary, replace faulty clips (2).

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Detach backrest cover (1) in marked area from backrest frame.

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Detach welt from backrest cover in marked area.

Remove backrest cover with padding from backrest frame.

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Detaching cover from upholstery: 

• Release all clamps in marked area.
• Remove cover from upholstery
• Remove remaining retainers from cover and padding.

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Installation note: 

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

1. Upholstery
2. Clamp
3. Trim wire in upholstery
4. Trim wire in backrest cover
5. Backrest cover

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Replacing cover: 

• Remove all trim wires from cover
• If necessary, cut pockets in new cover for trim wires
• Push trim wires into pockets

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