52 26 155 Installing and removing/replacing the rear seat cover (5-seater)

Special tools required:

Necessary preliminary work:

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 inner fitting cover in marked area and remove.

Remove inner fitting cover in direction of arrow.

Fig 4: Removing Rear Seat Inner Fitting Cover

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Installation note:

Retaining lugs (1) must not be damaged.

If necessary, replace faulty fitting cover.

Fig 5: Identifying Retaining Lugs

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Detach the welt of the cover latch (2) in the marked area from the seat frame.

Detach the tensioning strap (1) from the seat frame.

Disengage seat cover in marked area from seat frame.

Fig 6: Identifying Cover Latch Welt And Tensioning Strap

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Detaching cover and upholstery:

Fig 7: Locating Seat Cover Clamps

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Installation note:

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

Fig 8: Inserting Clamp Using Special Tool (52 0 050)

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