52 24 410 Replacing backrest cover (normal) for left or right 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 rear seat backrest. Refer to 52 24 015 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING BACKREST FOR LEFT OR RIGHT REAR SEAT (NORMAL) .
Remove rear head restraint. Refer to 52 25 390 REMOVING AND INSTALLING OR REPLACING LEFT OR RIGHT REAR HEAD RESTRAINT .

Unhook backrest cover in areas (1).

Fig 1: Unhooking Backrest Cover

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Detach retainers in areas (2).

Remove remnants of retainers from backrest cover and/or backrest frame.

Installation:

Bend new retainers closed with pliers 52 0 050.

Unlock catch (1) on rear side of backrest on left and right.

Fig 2: Removing Head Restraint Guides And Backrest Cover

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Remove head restraint guides (2) towards top.

Remove backrest cover (3).

Release retainers in area (1).

Fig 3: Removing Backrest Cover From Padding

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Remove backrest cover from padding.

Remove remnants of retainers from backrest cover and/or padding.

Installation:

Bend new retainer (2) closed with pliers 52 0 050.

Fig 4: Installing Retainer

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Pull trim threads (1) out of seat cover.

Fig 5: Pulling Trim Threads Out Of Seat Cover

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Installation:

Slide trim threads (1) into new seat cover. If necessary, cut mounting for trim threads.