Replacing backrest cover for left rear seat (Convertible)

Special tools required: 

• 52 0 050

Necessary preliminary tasks: 

• Remove BACKREST .

Unclip trim (1) for release button on left and right.

Installation note: 

If necessary, replace faulty trim.

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Release screw (1).

Penetrate plastic pin.

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Slacken nut (1).

Remove outer mount (2).

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Lift out welt from all around backrest cover with plastic wedge.

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Detaching cover and upholstery: 

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

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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. Seat 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 cover pockets

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