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52 13 405 Replacing backrest cover for left or right front seat (TU)

Necessary Preliminary Tasks: 

WARNING: Seat and backrest frames of front seats have very sharp edges. Risk of injury and damage!

Pull off self-adhesive sponge rubber (1).

Installation: 

If necessary, attach new sponge rubber strip (1).

Fig 1: Locating Sponge Rubber Strip
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Disengage metal eyelet (1) from fabric tape fastener (2).

Installation: 

When fitting, lay first fleece (4) and then foam material (3) between backrest frame and metal eyelet. Rattling noises.

Fig 2: Identifying Eyelet In Fabric Tape Fastener
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Version with seat heating: 

Turn plug housing (4) in counterclockwise direction and remove from seat frame.

Cut open cable tie (2).

Installation: 

Replace cable strap.

Unlock and detach plug connection (1).

Disengage wiring harness from plastic holder (3) and feed out of seat frame.

Fig 3: View Of Plug Housing In Seat
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Disengage tensioning wire (1) from backrest frame.

Lever welt (2) on left and right out of backrest frame.

Pull cover fastener (3) off backrest frame.

Remove backrest cover with padding from backrest frame.

Fig 4: Locating Tensioning Wire
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Installation: 

Feed inner bag (1) with metal eyelet through padding (2).

Feed inner bag (1) with metal eyelet through inner side of backrest frame (3).

Fig 5: Installing Inner Bag
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Feed inner bag (1) with metal eyelet between inner side of backrest frame (3) and spring wire (2).

Fig 6: Identifying Inner Bag In Backrest Frame
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