52 26 411 Replacing left backrest cover for rear seat (coupe)

Special tools required: 

• 52 0 050

Necessary preliminary tasks: 

• Remove left Backrest Cover  
• Remove Guide Sleeves  
• Remove Centre Armrest   and

  if necessary Ski Bag  

Release screw (1).

For tightening torque refer to 4AZ in 52 26 REAR SEATS (THROUGH-LOADING SYSTEM) .

Remove outer mount (2).

Fig 1: Identifying Screws And Outer Mount

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Lever out backrest cover all round with plastic wedge or screwdriver.

Fig 2: Levering Out Backrest Cover

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Lever cover with trim wires (1) out of metal claws (2) all round from skibag opening.

Remove backrest cover with padding from carrier section.

Fig 3: Identifying Lever Cover With Trim Wires

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Detaching cover and padding: 

• Release all retainers in marked area
• Remove cover from padding.
• Remove remaining retainers from cover and padding
  Fig 4: Identifying Cover Retainers In Marked Area

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Installation: 

Insert new retainer (2) with special tool 52 0 050

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

1. Padding
2. Retainer
3. Trim thread in padding
4. Trim thread in seat cover
5. Seat cover
   Fig 5: Identifying Retainer, Padding, Retainer, Trim Thread, Seat Cover And Special Tool (52 0 050)

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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
  Fig 6: Identifying Trim Wires In Cover Pockets

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