52 26 411 Replacing backrest cover for rear seat (through-loading system) on left

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Remove left seat back (through-loading system), refer to 52 26 015 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING LEFT OR RIGHT BACKREST FOR REAR SEAT (LOAD THROUGH SYSTEM) (TOURING) .

Remove rear head restraints, refer to 52 26 390 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING REAR HEAD RESTRAINTS (THROUGH-LOADING SYSTEM) .

Remove armrest for rear seat backrest (through-loading system), refer to 52 26 030 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING ARMREST FOR REAR-SEAT BACKREST (THROUGH-LOADING SYSTEM) .

Remove trim of actuator for rear left seat, refer to 52 26 301 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING ACTUATING MECHANISM FOR LEFT REAR SEAT BACKREST (THROUGH-LOADING SYSTEM) .

Release screw on seat outer mount.

Fig 1: Removing Seat Outer Mount Screw

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Installation:

Screw down screw (1), cover (2), plastic washer (3) and washer (4) as illustrated.

Fig 2: Identifying Seat Outer Mount Screw

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Unscrew seat center mount.

Fig 3: Removing Seat Center Mount Screw

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Unclip and remove cover.

Fig 4: Removing Cover

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Unfasten screws.

Remove trim.

Fig 5: Removing Trim

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Separate webbing.

Fig 6: Separating Webbing

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Lever cover with trim wires (1) out of metal clutches (2).

Fig 7: Levering Out Cover

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Detach cover all around by levering out piping (1).

Fig 8: Detaching Cover

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Detach trim wire (1) from rear panel.

Fig 9: Detaching Trim Wire From Rear Panel

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Replacement, "padding":

Note clip positions.

Cut through or bend open all clips, remove remnants of clips from cover and padding.

Fig 10: Removing Clips (Note Installed Position)

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Installation:

Lock new clips by bending with special tool 52 0 050.

Replacement Only, "Backrest Cover":

Remove all trim wires from cover.

Cut new cover and insert the trim wires.

Fig 11: Replacing Backrest Cover

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