52 25 410 Replacing backrest cover 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 25 010 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING LEFT OR RIGHT REAR SEAT .
Remove rear panel on rear seat backrest. Refer to 52 25... REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING REAR PANEL ON REAR SEAT BACKREST .

Detach retainers in areas (1).

Fig 1: Removing Retainers From Backrest Cover And Padding

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

Installation:

Bend new retainers closed with pliers 52 0 050.

Unhook backrest cover (1) at top.

Fig 2: Removing Cover And Plug Connections

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Release retainers on cover (2).

Remove cover (2).

Disconnect plug connections (3).

Remove backrest cover (1) complete with padding.

Remove lumbar cushion.

Release retainers in area (1).

Fig 3: Releasing Retainers

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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.

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

Fig 6: Removing Locking Strip Of Head Restraint Guide

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Installation:

Mount straight front face of head restraint guide towards front.