52 25 410 Replacing backrest cover for left or right rear seat

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove REAR SEAT
Remove REAR PANEL on rear seat backrest

Unlock and disconnect plug connection (1) for backrest heating.

Fig 1: Identifying Backrest Heating Plug Connection

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Unlock and disconnect plug connection (1) for climate-control mat.

Fig 2: Identifying Climate-Control Mat Plug Connection

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Cut cable straps (1) on left and right.

Installation note:

Replace faulty cable straps.

Fig 3: Identifying Left And Right Cable Straps

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Release all clamps in area of climate-control mat (1).

Fig 4: Locating Climate-Control Mat Clamps

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Loosen clamps (1).

Disengage backrest cover at top from metal tabs.

Fig 5: Removing Backrest Cover

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Lever out clips (1).

Installation note:

Replace faulty clips (1).

Fig 6: Identifying Backrest Cover Clips

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Release clamps in marked area (1).

Fig 7: Identifying Clamps Releasing Area

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Lever out welt in marked area.

Release clamp (1).

Remove backrest cover with upholstery from backrest frame.

Fig 8: Removing Backrest Frame

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Release clamps in marked area.

Remove backrest cover from upholstery.

Feed climate-control mat out of backrest cover.

Replacement only:

Pull trim wires out of seat cover.

Installation note:

Slide trim threads into new seat cover.

If necessary, cut mounting for trim threads.

Fig 9: Identifying Backrest Cover Clamps Releasing Area

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NOTE: Remove all remnants of clamps from backrest cover, upholstery and backrest frame.

Installation note:

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

Clamp
Upholstery
Trim wire in upholstery
Trim wire in seat cover
Cover

Fig 10: Bending Clamp Using Special Tool (52 0 050)
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Lever out locking strip of head restraint guide with plastic wedge 00 9 317 .

Installation note:

Mount straight end face of head restraint guide towards front.

Fig 11: Removing Head Restraint Guide Locking Strip Using Plastic Wedge (00 9 317)

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