52 26 153 Removing and installing/replacing seat cover for left rear seat (5 seater)

Special tools required:

Necessary preliminary work:

Disengage welt of seat cover in marked area from wire frame.

Fig 1: Detaching Welt

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Release screws (1).

Fig 2: Identifying Screws

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Feed wire frame (1) out of seat mechanism.

Remove seat cover with upholstery and wire frame from seat mechanism.

Fig 3: Removing Left Rear Seat Mechanism Wire Frame

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Detach welt from wire frame.

Detach tension strap from wire frame.

Remove seat cover with upholstery from the wire frame.

Fig 4: Removing Rear Seat Cover With Upholstery From Wire Frame

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Detaching cover and upholstery:

Fig 5: Locating Rear Seat Cover Clamps

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Installation note:

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

Fig 6: Inserting Clamp Using Special Tool (52 0 050)

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