52 24 408 Replacing backrest cover for rear seat

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Special tools required:

Necessary preliminary tasks:

REMOVE backrest for rear seat.

Fig 1: Identifying Rear Seat Backrest Plastic Clips In Marked Area
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Lever out plastic clips in marked area.

Detach rear panel (1).

Fig 2: Identifying Rear Seat Backrest Clamps In Marked Areas

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Release clamps in marked areas.

Installation note:

Remove remaining clamps from cover and upholstery.

Insert new clamps with special tool 52 0 050 .

Fig 3: Identifying Lever Out Welt In Marked Area

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Lever out welt in marked area.

Fig 4: Identifying Seat Cover Clamps In Marked Area

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Detaching cover and upholstery:

Release all clamps in marked area
Remove seat cover from upholstery
Remove remaining clamps from cover and upholstery

Installation note:

Insert new clamps with special tool 52 0 050 .

Fig 5: Pulling Trim Wires Of Seat Cover

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Replacing cover:

Pull all trim wires out of seat cover
If necessary, cut in mounting for trim wires of new cover
Push trim wires into new seat cover

If necessary, replace head restraint guide (1).

Lever out detent ring (2) with plastic wedge.

Fig 6: Identifying Head Restraint Guide And Detent Ring

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