52 26 405 Replacing cover for left or right rear seat

Special tools required: 

• 52 0 050

Necessary preliminary tasks:

• Remove REAR SEAT 

Open tension cable (1).

Disconnect retainers in marked area

Fig 1: Identifying Tension Cable And Retainers Marked Area

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Disconnect retainers in marked area Remove all remnants of clips from cover and support.

Fig 2: Identifying Cover And Support Remnant Clips

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Installation: 

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

1. Padding
2. Retainer
3. Trim wire in padding
4. Trim wire in seat cover
5. Seat cover
   Fig 3: Bending Clamp End Using Special Tool (52 0 050)

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