Necessary preliminary tasks

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Remove REAR SEAT

Unclip Isofix protective caps.

Installation:

Make sure Isofix protective caps are correctly engaged.

Fig 1: Identifying Isofix Protective Caps

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Lever out welt in area (1) with plastic wedge.

Unhook seat cover in area (2).

Fig 2: Identifying Hook Seat Cover In Area

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Detaching cover and padding:

Release all retainers in marked area.
Remove seat cover from padding.
Remove remaining retainers from cover and padding

Fig 3: Identifying Retainers Location
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Installation:

Insert new retainer (2) with special tool 52 0 050 and bend closed.

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

Fig 4: Inserting Clamp Using Special Tool (52 0 050)
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Replacing cover:

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

Fig 5: Trim Location On Seat Cover
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