52 16 402 Replacing seat cover for driver's seat (M5)

Special tools required: 

• 52 0 050

Necessary preliminary work: 

• Remove FRONT SEAT 
• REMOVE  rear panel on driver's seat backrest
• Remove INNER COVER  on driver's seat
• Remove OPERATING UNIT for seat adjustment

Unclip cover (1) on front seat.

Fig 1: Identifying Front Seat Cover

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Installation note: 

Remove metal clamps (1) left and right on the cover.

Bend up metal clamps and insert back into the cover.

Clip metal clamps (1) with cover into the center slot on the seat mechanism.

Guide lug must not be broken.

Renew faulty cover if necessary.

Fig 2: Removing Metal Clamps Left And Right On Cover

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Release screws (1).

Installation note: 

Insert screws (1) with Loctite.

Fig 3: Identifying Thigh Support Screws

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Place thigh support (1) on seat surface.

Release all clamps (2).

Remove remnants of clamps from seat cover and seat mechanism.

Installation note: 

52 0 050 Bend new clamps closed with pliers.

Fig 4: Placing Thigh Support On Seat Surface

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Detach seat cover in marked area from support (1) for thigh support.

Fig 5: Detaching Seat Cover In Marked Area From Support For Thigh Support

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Detach seat cover (1) in marked area on left and right.

Lever out left and right clips (2).

Installation note: 

If necessary, replace faulty clips.

Fig 6: Identifying Seat Cover And Clips

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Version with seat heating: 

Unlock plug connection (1) and disconnect.

Fig 7: Identifying Plug Connection

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Version with seat heating and/or seat occupancy detection: 

Pull seat cover (1) with padding forward a little and feed cable (2) out.

Remove seat cover (1) with padding towards front/top.

Fig 8: Identifying Seat Cover Cable

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Release all clamps.

Remove seat cover from upholstery.

Remove clamp remnants from seat cover and/or upholstery.

Fig 9: Locating Seat Cover Clamp

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Installation note: 

52 0 050 Bend new clamps closed with pliers.

1. Upholstery
2. Clamp
3. Trim wire in upholstery
4. Trim wire in cover
5. Seat cover
   Fig 10: Installing Retainers Using Special Tool (52 0 050)

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Replace seat cover: 

Pull trim wires (1) out of seat cover (2).

Installation note: 

Slide trim wires (1) into new seat cover (2).

If necessary, cut mounting for trim threads.

1. Seat heater cable
   Fig 11: Identifying Trim Threads, Seat Cover And Cable

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