52 26 414 Replacing backrest cover for rear seat, center

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 rear swivel cover (1).

Fig 1: Removing Rear Swivel Bearing Cover

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Remove front swivel cover (1).

Installation note:

Make sure the front and rear swivel covers are correctly seated and securely latched.

Fig 2: Removing Front Swivel Bearing Cover

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Unclip the inner fitting cover in marked area and remove.

Remove inner fitting cover in direction of arrow.

Fig 3: Removing Inner Fitting Cover

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Installation note:

Retainer (1) must not be damaged.

Replace faulty clamp, if applicable.

Preassemble clamp (1) on fitting cover.

Retaining lugs (2) must not be damaged.

If necessary, replace faulty fitting cover.

Fig 4: Identifying Clamp And Retaining Lugs

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Lever welt in marked area (1) out of backrest frame.

Fig 5: Removing Rear Center Seat Backrest Panel

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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 6: Locating Guide Sleeve Retaining Lug

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Installation note:

Replace faulty guide sleeves, if applicable.

Retaining lugs must point outwards.

Guide sleeve without button
Guide sleeve with button

Fig 7: Identifying Guide Sleeves (With/Without Button)

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Installation note:

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

Fig 8: 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 9: Locating Center Rear Seat Backrest 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 10: Inserting Clamp Using Special Tool (52 0 050)

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