52 17 405 Replacing backrest cover for left or right front seat (comfort)

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Special tools required:

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove FRONT SEAT
Remove BOTH REAR PANELS on front seat backrest
Remove INNER COVER on front seat

Unfasten plug connection (1) and disconnect.

Fig 1: Identifying Plug Connection

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Disengage clamping bands (1).

Loosen retainers (2).

Installation:

52 0 050 Bend new retainers closed with pliers.

Detach backrest cover at bottom from backrest frame.

Fig 2: Disconnecting Backrest Cover At Bottom From Backrest Frame

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Detach backrest cover at top from backrest frame.

Fig 3: Disconnecting Backrest Cover At Top From Backrest Frame

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For A/C optional extra only:

Loosen retainers (1).

Installation:

Bend new retainers closed with pliers 52 0 050 .

Unlock and disconnect plug connection (2).

Fig 4: Identifying Plug Connection And Retainers

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Remove backrest cover (2) complete with padding towards front.

Installation:

Adjusting unit (1) must be secured on left and right in opening of padding.

Fig 5: Identifying Backrest Cover And Adjusting Unit

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Detach all retainers in areas (1).

Fig 6: Identifying Cover Retainers In Areas

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Release all retainers.

Installation:

52 0 050 Bend new retainers closed with pliers.

Remove backrest cover (1) from padding.

Remove all remnants of clips from backrest cover (1) and padding.

Fig 7: Locating Backrest Cover Clip Remnants

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Pull trim wires (1) out of backrest cover.

Installation:

Push trim threads (1) into new backrest cover.

If necessary, cut into new component.

Fig 8: Identifying Backrest Cover Trim Wires

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Lever out locking strip of head restraint guide with plastic wedge 00 9 317 .

Installation:

Mount straight front face of head restraint guide towards front.

Fig 9: Removing Head Restraint Guide Locking Strip Using Special Tool (00 9 317)

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