52 26 412 Replacing backrest cover for right rear seat (through-loading system)

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Special tools required:

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Removing backrest frame:

Release screws, remove backrest mounts on left and right.

Fig 1: Locating Screws

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Lift cover in marked area with special tool 00 9 317 out of rear panel.

Remove frame.

Fig 2: Lifting Backrest Cover For Right Rear Seat With Special Tool 00 9 317

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Detaching cover and padding:

If necessary, mark retainer positions
Release all retainers in marked area
Remove cover from padding.
Remove remaining retainers from cover and padding

Installation:

Insert new retainers with special tool 52 0 050 . In so doing, enclose wire in padding and trim wire of cover.

Fig 3: Identifying Retainers Positions

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Replacing cover:

Pull all trim wires out of cover
If necessary, cut pockets in new cover for trim wires
Push trim wires into cover pockets

Fig 4: Identifying Trim Wires

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