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52 13 405 Replacing backrest cover for left or right front seat

Special tools required: 

Necessary preliminary work: 

WARNING: Seat and backrest frame of front seats have very sharp edges. Danger of injury and damage!
WARNING: Observe SAFETY REGULATIONS when handling airbag modules.
Incorrect handling can lead to airbag deployment and cause injury.

Switch off the ignition!

Version with seat heating: 

Unfasten plug connection (1) and disconnect.

Cut open cable strap (2).

Installation note: 

Connector is coded against incorrect assembly.

Replace defective cable strap.

Fig 1: Identifying Plug Connection And Cable Strap
G11009002Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Lever out welt in marked area of rear panel.

Fig 2: Identifying Welt Area
G11009003Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Lever out welt in marked area of rear panel.

Fig 3: Identifying Welt Area
G11009004Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Lever out cover (1) with plastic wedge

Fig 4: Removing Cover Using Plastic Wedge
G11008978Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Release screws (1).

Remove insert (2) for handwheel.

Fig 5: Identifying Handwheel Insert And Screws
G11008979Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Fold the backrest cover upwards to expose the working area.

Press in retaining lug and remove guide sleeve upwards.

Remove backrest cover with upholstery from backrest frame.

Fig 6: Locating Guide Sleeve Retaining Lug
G11009007Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Installation note: 

Retaining lugs must point outwards.

  1. Guide sleeve without  button
  2. Guide sleeve with  button
Fig 7: Identifying Guide Sleeves (With/Without Button)
G11009008Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Release all clamps in marked area.

Remove seat cover from upholstery.

IMPORTANT: Remove all remnants of clamps from seat cover and upholstery.
Fig 8: Identifying Seat Cover Clamps
G11009009Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Installation note: 

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

  1. Upholstery
  2. Clamp
  3. Trim wire in upholstery
  4. OKE strip in backrest cover
  5. Backrest cover
Fig 9: Inserting Clamp Using Special Tool (52 0 050)
G09839973Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.
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