52 14 407 Replacing backrest cover for driver's seat (normal/electric)

Special tools required: 

• 52 0 050

Necessary preliminary tasks: 

• Disconnect NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLE .
• Remove SIDE AIRBAG .
• Remove COVER FOR SEAT BELT DEFLECTION .
• Remove COVER AT THE INNER BACKREST .

For F06/F12/F13: 

• Remove crash-active headrest. See 52 14 392 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING FRONT LEFT OR RIGHT CRASH-ACTIVE HEADREST .

For F33: 

• Remove head restraint

Detach backrest cover on left and right from metal retainer.

Fig 1: Detaching Backrest Cover On Left And Right From Metal Retainer

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Fig 2: 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.

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 3: Removing Metal Clamps Left And Right On Cover

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Detach backrest cover from metal retainer.

Fig 4: Detaching Backrest Cover From Metal Retainer

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Detach backrest cover from metal retainer.

Fig 5: Detaching Backrest Cover From Metal Retainer

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Detach lower section of welt from backrest frame.

Fig 6: Detaching Lower Section Of Welt From Backrest Frame

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Detach welt from backrest frame in upper area.

Fig 7: Detaching Welt From Backrest Frame In Upper Area

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Loosen retainers.

Pull off backrest cover with padding sideways and towards top from backrest frame.

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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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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Replacement only: 

Pull trim wires out of backrest cover.

Cut new backrest cover to size and insert trim wires.

Fig 11: Identifying Trim Wires Of Backrest Cover

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