52 24 408 Replacing backrest cover for rear seat

Necessary preliminary tasks 

• Remove BACKREST 
• If necessary, remove CENTRE ARMREST 
• Remove all GUIDE SLEEVES 

Specification with center armrest: 

Unclip cover (1) towards front.

Installation: 

If necessary, replace faulty clips (2).

Fig 1: Removing Centre Armrest Cover

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Detach backrest cover (1) in marked area from backrest frame.

Fig 2: Removing Backrest Cover

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Detach welt (1) from backrest cover in marked area from backrest frame.

Release all retainers in area of left and right guides.

Installation: 

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

Remove backrest cover with padding from backrest frame.

Fig 3: Removing Backrest Cover Welt

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Detaching cover from upholstery: 

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

Fig 4: Identifying Retainers On Cover And Padding

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Installation: 

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

1. Padding
2. Retainer
3. Trim wire in padding
4. Trim wire in backrest cover
5. Backrest cover

Fig 5: Bending Clamp Using 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 pockets

Fig 6: Identifying Trim Location On Cover

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