52 25 405 Replacing left or right rear seat cover

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Necessary preliminary work:

Remove LEFT OR RIGHT REAR SEAT

Lever out cover welt in marked area.

Disconnect all cable straps from wiring harness.

Installation note:

Replace defective cable straps.

Fig 1: Disconnecting Cable Straps From Wiring Harness

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Release all clamps in marked areas.

Fig 2: Identifying Clamps Releasing Areas

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Detaching cover and upholstery:

Release all clamps in designated areas
Remove seat cover from upholstery
Remove all remaining clamps from seat cover and/or upholstery

Fig 3: Identifying Clamps Releasing Areas

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Replacing cover:

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

Fig 4: Pulling Trim Wires Out Of Seat Cover

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Installation note:

Bend new clamp (2) closed with pliers 52 0 050 .

Upholstery
Clamps
Trim wire in seat cover
Trim wire in upholstery
Seat cover

Fig 5: Bending Clamp Closed With Pliers (52 0 050)

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