52 24 408 Replacing backrest cover for rear seat

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Special tools required:

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove BACKREST FOR REAR SEAT .

Lever out plastic clips in marked area.

Detach rear panel (1).

Fig 1: Locating Plastic Clips On Rear Panel

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Release clamps in marked areas.

Fig 2: Locating Clamps

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Installation note:

Remove remaining clamps from cover and upholstery.

Insert new clamps with special tool 52 0 050 .

Fig 3: Locating Upholstery Clamps

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Lever out welt in marked area.

Fig 4: Identifying Welt Attachment Areas

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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 .

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

Fig 5: Pushing Trim Wires Into New Seat Cover

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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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