52 26 411 Replacing backrest cover for left rear seat

Special tools required: 

• 64 1 020
• 52 0 050

Necessary preliminary tasks: 

• Remove left BACKREST 
• Remove REAR MIDDLE HEAD RESTRAINT 

Release screw (1).

Tightening torque: 52 26 03AZ .

Remove outer mount (2).

Installation note: 

Replace screw.

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Lift out cover (1) from backrest with special tool 64 1 020.

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Lever welt surrounding from backrest frame using special tool 64 1 020.

Installation note: 

Insert the rear panel in the backrest frame first.

Press the welt from the backrest cover into the frame.

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Unlock guide sleeve (1) for head restraint with screwdriver (2) and, at the same time, pull out of backrest frame (3).

Remove backrest cover with padding from backrest frame.

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Detaching cover and upholstery: 

• Separate all clamps on trim wires
• Remove cover from upholstery
• Remove remaining clamps from cover and upholstery

Replacing cover: 

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

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Installation note: 

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

In so doing, enclose wire in padding and trim wire of cover and bend closed.

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

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