52 24 400 Replacing seat cover (normal) for rear seat

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Special tools required:

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove rear seat. Refer to 52 24 005 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING REAR SEAT (NORMAL) .
Remove cup holder.

Detach retainers in areas (1).

Fig 1: Detaching Retainers

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Installation:

Bend new retainers closed with pliers 52 0 050.

Unhook seat cover in areas (2).

Disconnect plug connection (1).

Fig 2: Removing Seat Cover With Padding

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Remove seat cover (3) complete with padding.

Disconnect plug connections (2) on left and right.

Release clips in designated areas.

Fig 3: Removing Seat Cover From Padding

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Remove seat cover (1) from padding.

Remove all remnants of retainers from seat cover and/or padding.

Installation:

Seat cover (1) is secured by Velcro-type tape (2) in padding (3).

Fig 4: Installing Seat Cover

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Pull all designated trim threads out of seat cover.

Fig 5: Removing Trim Threads From Seat Cover

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Installation:

Slide trim threads into new seat cover. If necessary, cut mounting for trim threads.