52 17 407 Replacing backrest cover for driver's seat (comfort)

Special tools required: 

• 52 0 050

Necessary preliminary work: 

• Remove FRONT SEAT, DRIVER'S SIDE .
• Remove SEAT SIDE AIRBAG .
• Remove REAR PANEL .

Unclip cover in direction of arrow.

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 slot on the seat mechanism.

Guide lugs may not be broken.

Renew faulty cover if necessary.

Fig 1: Removing Metal Clamps Left And Right On Cover

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Detach tensioning straps on backrest frame from metal tabs.

Release clamps on spring wire.

Installation note: 

Make sure tensioning straps are positioned correctly!

Remove all remnants of clamps from backrest cover and upholstery.

Bend new clamps to shape with special tool 52 0 050 .

Fig 2: Detaching Tensioning Straps On Backrest Frame From Metal Tabs

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Detach backrest cover from metal retainer.

Fig 3: Detaching Backrest Cover From Metal Retainer

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Detach backrest cover from metal retainer.

Fig 4: Detaching Backrest Cover From Metal Retainer

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Detach lower section of welt from backrest frame.

Fig 5: Detaching Lower Section Of Welt From Backrest Frame

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Unlock plug connection (1) for seat heating and disconnect.

Feed out cable from seat mechanism.

Remove backrest cover upwards.

Fig 6: Identifying Plug Connection

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Release all clamps in marked area.

Fig 7: Identifying Backrest Cover Clamps In Marked Area

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Release all clamps in marked area.

Fig 8: Identifying Backrest Cover Retainers

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Release all clamps in marked area.

Remove backrest cover from padding.

Fig 9: Identifying Backrest Cover Clamps In Marked Area

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Replacement only: 

If necessary, pull trim wires out of backrest cover.

Cut new backrest cover to size and insert trim wires.

Installation note: 

Bend new clamp (2) with special tool 52 0 050 .

1. Upholstery
2. Clamp
3. Trim wire in upholstery
4. Trim wire in backrest cover
5. Backrest cover
   Fig 10: Bending Clamp With Special Tool (52 0 050)

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