52 13 402 Replacing seat cover for driver's seat

Special tools required:

52 0 050

Necessary preliminary work:

Remove FRONT SEAT
Remove INNER COVER
Remove OUTER COVER
Removing BACKREST FRAME

Version with seat heating:

Unfasten plug connection (1) and disconnect.

Installation note:

Connector is coded against incorrect assembly.

Fig 1: Identifying Plug Connection

G11009015

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Lever out welt in marked area.

Fig 2: Identifying Welt Area

G11009016

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Lever out welt in marked area.

Remove padding with seat cover from seat mechanism.

Fig 3: Identifying Welt Area

G11009017

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Release all clamps in marked area.

Remove seat cover from upholstery.

IMPORTANT: Remove all remnants of clamps from seat cover and upholstery.

Fig 4: Locating Seat Cover Clamps

G11009018

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Installation note:

Insert new clamp (2) with special tool 52 0 050 and bend closed.

Upholstery
Clamp
Trim wire in upholstery
OKE-strip in seat cover
Seat cover

Fig 5: Inserting Clamp Using Special Tool (52 0 050)

G09839973

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