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

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Special tools required:

52 0 050

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Detach backrest cover on left and right from metal retainer.

Fig 1: Detaching Backrest Cover

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

Unclip cover in direction of arrow.

Fig 2: Identifying Soft-Top Bow And 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 slot on the seat mechanism.

Guide lug must not be broken.

Renew faulty cover if necessary.

Fig 3: Identifying Metal Clamps

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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.

NOTE: Remove all remnants of clamps.

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

IMPORTANT: If applicable, route wiring harness carefully through seat and backrest mechanics as the edges of the frame may be sharp.

Fig 8: Identifying Retainers

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Release all clamps in marked area.

Remove backrest cover from padding.

NOTE: Remove all remnants of clamps from backrest cover and upholstery.

Fig 9: Locating Backrest Cover Clamps

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Installation note:

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

Upholstery
Clamp
Trim wire in upholstery
Trim wire in backrest cover
Backrest cover

Fig 10: Bending New 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: Inserting Trim Wires

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