52 17 405 Replacing backrest cover for left or right front seat (comfort)

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Special tools required:

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove front seat. Refer to 52 14 000 REMOVING AND INSTALLING LEFT OR RIGHT FRONT SEAT (NORMAL/ELECTRIC) .
Remove both rear panels on front seat backrest. Refer to 52 17 205 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING BOTH REAR PANELS ON LEFT OR RIGHT FRONT SEAT BACKREST (COMFORT) .
Remove inner cover on front seat. Refer to 52 14 041 REMOVING AND INSTALLING INNER COVER ON LEFT OR RIGHT FRONT SEAT (NORMAL/ELECTRIC) .

Detach plug connection (1) by twisting from backrest frame.

Fig 1: Disconnecting Plug Connection

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Disconnect plug connection (1).

Unhook backrest cover (3) in areas (1).

Fig 2: Unhooking Backrest Cover

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Detach all retainers in areas (2).

Installation:

Bend new retainers closed with pliers 52 0 050.

Release all cables ties (1).

Fig 3: Removing Cables Ties And Plug Connections

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Disconnect all plug connections (2).

Remove backrest cover (2) complete with padding towards front.

Fig 4: Removing Backrest Cover With Padding

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Installation:

Adjusting unit (1) must be secured on left and right in opening of padding.

Detach all retainers in areas (1).

Fig 5: Detaching Retainers

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Release all retainers.

Fig 6: Removing Backrest Cover And Padding

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Installation:

Bend new retainers closed with pliers 52 0 050.

Remove backrest cover (1) from padding.

Remove all remnants of clips from backrest cover (1) and padding.

Pull trim threads (1) out of backrest cover.

Fig 7: Removing Trim Threads Of Backrest Cover

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Installation:

Slide trim threads (1) into new backrest cover; if necessary, cut new part.

Lever out locking strip of head restraint guide with trim panel wedge 00 9 317.

Fig 8: Levering Out Locking Strip

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Installation:

Mount straight front face of head restraint guide towards front.