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52 15 402 Replacing seat cover for driver's seat

Special tools required: 

Necessary preliminary tasks: 

IMPORTANT: The side airbag is integrated in the front seat.
Improper handling may trigger the side airbag and as a result cause injuries.

Observe safety information for HANDLING COMPONENTS OF AIRBAG SYSTEM .

Use of the universal seat mount is recommended for carrying out professional repairs.

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IMPORTANT: Risk of damage on sharp-edged seat mechanism.
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: 

Release cable (1) for seat heating at clip (2).

Detach cable (1) for seat heating in marked area from the seat mechanism.

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Version with seat heating only: 

Detach cable (1) for seat heating in marked area from the seat mechanism.

Unlock and disconnect connector (2).

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Detach bracing cloth (1) from seat mechanism.

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Installation note: 

Attach bracing cloth (1) correctly in the seat mechanism (2).

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Lever out seat cover welt from around seat frame.

Carefully slide seat cover with upholstery through backrest gap and seat structure.

Lift seat cover with facing up and forwards.

IMPORTANT: Feed the wiring harness carefully through the seat and backrest mechanism as the edges of the frame can be sharp.

Installation note: 

Ensure that the upholstery, seat cover and bracing cloths are correctly fitted.

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Release all clamps in marked area from seat cover and upholstery.

IMPORTANT: Remove all remnants of clamps from seat cover and upholstery.
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Detach all clamps in the marked area.

Feed out seat cover from upholstery and remove.

IMPORTANT: Remove all remnants of clamps from seat cover and upholstery.
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Replacement only: 

Pull trim wires out of seat cover.

Cut new seat cover to size and insert trim wires.

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Installation note: 

Bend new clamps (2) with special tool 52 0 050.

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