52 15 403 Replacing seat cover for front passenger seat
Special tools required:
- 52 0 050
Necessary preliminary tasks:
- RemoveINNER COVER
- Remove outer cover. Refer to 52 16 040 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING OUTER COVER ON LEFT OR RIGHT FRONT SEAT (ELECTRIC) or 52 15 040 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING OUTER COVER ON LEFT OR RIGHT FRONT SEAT (MANUAL) .
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.
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:
Unclip cable (1) for seat heating from clip (2).
Detach cable (1) for the seat heating from the seat mechanism in the marked area.
Version with seat heating only:
Detach cable (1) for the seat heating from the seat mechanism in the marked area.
Unlock and disconnect connector (2).
Detach bracing cloth (1) from seat mechanism.
Installation note:
Attach the bracing cloth (1) correctly to seat mechanism (2).
Lift out the seat cover welt from around the seat frame.
Carefully slide seat cover and upholstery through backrest gap and seat structure.
Lift seat cover with facing up and forwards.
Installation note:
Ensure that the upholstery, seat cover and bracing cloths are correctly fitted.
Release all clamps in marked area from seat cover and upholstery.
Detach all clamps in the marked area.
Feed out and remove seat cover from upholstery.
Replacement only:
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.