52 13 405 Replacing backrest cover for left or right front seat
Special tools required:
Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Remove rear panel on front seat, see Removing and installing/replacing rear panel on left or right front seat backrest (normal/manual)
- Remove guide for head restraint, see Removing and installing / replacing guide for left or right front seat head restraint
- Remove handwheel for lumbar support, see Removing and installing lumbar support on front seat
Improper handling can lead to triggering of the pyrotechnical seat belt tensioner or side airbag, resulting in injuries.
Switch off ignition!
Lever out clips (1).
Detach backrest cover (2) from backrest frame.
Lever out clips (1).
Feed out backrest cover (1) from stud (2) on backrest frame.
Cut open cable tie (1).
Unlock plug (2) and pull out of plug housing.
Installation:
Replace defective cable tie.
Plugs are coded against incorrect installation.
Feed wiring harness out of holders (3).
Disengage seat cover welt from seat frame.
Unclip cable holder (1).
Feed wiring harness (2) out of seat and backrest frames.
Release screw (1).
Tightening torque: 72 12 6AZ .
Disengage airbag module in cover pocket (2) from backrest frame.
Remove backrest cover with padding from backrest frame.
Pull airbag module downwards out of cover pockets (1).
Installation:
Slide airbag module with suspension hooks up to opening in cover pocket.
Cover pocket (1) must not be damaged.
Release all retainers.
Remove seat cover from padding.
Installation:
Insert new retainer (2) with special tool 52 0 050 and bend closed.
- Padding
- Retainer
- Trim thread in padding
- Trim thread in seat cover
- Seat cover