52 26 400 Replacing seat cover for rear seat (through-loading system): Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 BMW X5 and 2002 BMW X5. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
Remove rear seat, refer to 52 26 005 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING REAR SEAT (THROUGH-LOADING SYSTEM) .
- Release tension cable (1).
- Lever tension cable out of wire eyes (2).
- Cut through all retainers (3).
- Carefully detach cover and in so doing cut through retainers of trim wires.
NOTE:
Note position of clips.
- Remove all remnants of clips from cover and support.
Installation:
Fit new retainers with special tool 52 0 050. In so doing, enclose existing wire in foam seat with retainer if necessary.
Feed trim wires into new cover.