52 16 405 Replacing backrest cover on front left or right seat (sports/electric)

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Special tools required:

NOTE: For special tools, refer to SEATS - SPECIAL TOOLS - 645CI (E63) .

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Except for steps detailed below, operation is identical to:

Replacing backrest cover for left or right front seat (normal/electric).

Additional retainers in side sections:

Release clips (1).

Fold back piping (2) with backrest cover (3).

Fig 1: Folding Back Piping With Backrest Cover

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Detach all remaining clips.

Remove backrest cover (1) from support.

NOTE: Remove all remnants of clips from backrest cover (1) and support.

Fig 2: Removing All Remnants Of Clips From Backrest Cover And Support

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Installation:

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

Fig 3: Bending Retainer With Special Tool 52 0 050
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