52 24 400 Replacing seat cover for rear seat

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove SEAT FRAME

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 1: Identifying Seat Cover Clamps
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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 2: Identifying Seat Cover And Trim Wires
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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 3: Bending Clamp Using Special Tool (52 0 050)
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