52 26 411 Replacing backrest cover for left rear seat (5- seater)

Special tools required:

52 0 050

Necessary preliminary work:

Remove HEAD RESTRAINT

WARNING: Seat and backrest frame of front seats have very sharp edges. Danger of injury and damage!

Unclip outer fitting cover (1).

Fig 1: Removing Rear Seat Outer Fitting Cover

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Installation note:

Retaining lugs (1) must not be damaged.

Metal clamp (2) must not be damaged.

Pre-mount metal clamp (2) on fitting cover.

If necessary, replace faulty fitting cover or metal clamp.

Fig 2: Identifying Rear Seat Cover Retaining Lugs And Metal Clamp

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Remove the counterpart of the outer fitting cover (1).

Fig 3: Identifying Outer Fitting Cover Counterpart

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Unclip the rear swivel bearing cover (1).

Fig 4: Removing Rear Swivel Bearing Cover

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Remove the front swivel bearing cover (1).

Installation note:

Ensure correct seat and secure engagement of the front and rear swivel bearing covers.

Fig 5: Removing Front Swivel Bearing Cover

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Lever out welt from backrest frame in marked area.

Fig 6: Identifying Welt Area

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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 7: Locating Guide Sleeve Retaining Lug

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Installation note:

Retaining lugs must point outwards.

Guide sleeve without button
Guide sleeve with button

Fig 8: Identifying Guide Sleeves (With/Without Button)

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Installation note:

Feed in loop (1) through backrest cover (1).

Fig 9: Identifying Rear Seat Backrest Cover And Loop

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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 10: Identifying Seat Cover Clamps

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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 backrest cover
Backrest cover

Fig 11: Inserting Clamp Using Special Tool (52 0 050)

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