52 13 405 Replacing backrest cover for left or right front seat (normal/semi-electric)

Special tools required: 

• 00 9 317
• 52 0 050

Necessary preliminary tasks:

• Remove FRONT SEAT 
• Remove REAR PANEL  on front seat backrest

Detach plug connection (1) by twisting from backrest frame.

Disconnect plug-in connection.

Fig 1: Disconnecting Plug Connection

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Release all clamps (1) on cover.

Remove cover.

Fig 2: Identifying Cover Clamps

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For climate control optional equipment only: 

Detach cable strap (1) a wiring harness for fan.

Disconnect plug connections (2).

Fig 3: Identifying Cable Strap And Plug Connections

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Unhook backrest cover at attachment points in area (1).

Fig 4: Disconnecting Backrest Cover

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Unhook backrest cover (1) at bottom and sides towards front.

Pull off backrest cover (1) with upholstery towards top from backrest frame (2).

Fig 5: Pulling Backrest Cover From Backrest Frame

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Release all clamps.

Remove backrest cover (1) from upholstery.

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

Fig 6: Locating Backrest Cover Clamps

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Installation note: 

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

1. Upholstery
2. Clamp
3. Trim wire in upholstery
4. Trim wire in backrest cover
5. Backrest cover
   Fig 7: Bending Clamp Closed Using Plier

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Remove trim wires (1) from backrest cover.

(2) Seat heater cable

Installation note: 

Push trim wires (1) into new backrest cover.

If necessary, cut into new part.

Fig 8: Identifying Backrest Cover And Trim Wires

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Lever out locking strip of head restraint guide with special tool 00 9 317 .

Installation note: 

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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