52 26 412 Replacing right backrest cover for rear seat (coupe)

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Special tools required:

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove Right Backrest
Remove Guide Sleeves

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 special tool 00 9 317 or screwdriver.

Remove backrest cover with padding from carrier section.

Fig 2: Identifying Out Backrest Cover And Special Tool (00 9 317)

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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 3: Removing Retainers In Marked Areas
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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.

Padding
Retainer
Trim thread in padding
Trim thread in seat cover
Seat cover

Fig 4: Identifying Retainer, Padding, Trim Threads, 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 5: Inserting Trim Wires Into Cover Pockets
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