52 14 402 Replacing seat cover for driver's seat (normal/electric)

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Special tools required:

52 0 050

Necessary preliminary tasks:

IMPORTANT: Risk of damage on sharp-edged seat mechanism.
Guide all cables carefully through seat and backrest mechanism.
Make sure cable is routed without kinks and tension.
Make sure plug connections are correctly locked.
Make sure connectors are correctly seated in latch mechanisms.

Fig 1: Removing Soft-Top Bow On Left And Right From Backrest Frame

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Unclip soft-top bow (1) on left and right and detach from backrest frame.

Move soft-top bow with backrest cover upwards.

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 lug must not be broken.

Renew faulty cover if necessary.

Fig 2: Removing Metal Clamps Left And Right On Cover

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Disengage seat cover welt from seat frame.

Disengage seat cover from metal hooks.

Fig 3: Disengaging Seat Cover Welt From Seat Frame

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Lift seat cover welt from seat frame all the way around.

Fig 4: Lifting Seat Cover Welt From Seat Frame Way Around

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Version with seat heating:

Unfasten plug connection (1) and disconnect.

Fig 5: Identifying Plug Connection

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

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

Fig 6: Identifying Seat Cover And Wiring Harness

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Release all clamps in marked area of trim wires.

Remove seat cover from upholstery.

IMPORTANT: Remove all remnants of clamps from seat cover and upholstery.

Fig 7: Identifying Clamps In Marked Area Of Trim Wires

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Replacement only:

If applicable, pull trim wires out of seat cover.

Cut new seat cover to size and insert trim wires.

Fig 8: Identifying Trim Wires Of Seat Cover

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Installation note:

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

Upholstery
Clamp
Trim wire in upholstery
Trim wire in cover
Seat cover

Fig 9: Bending Clamps With Special Tool (52 0 050)
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