52 26 413 Replacing backrest cover for left or right rear seat

Special tools required: 

• 52 0 050

Necessary preliminary tasks: 

• Remove HEAD RESTRAINT 

Lever out the inner cover (2) from the backrest frame (1) with a screwdriver.

Push the cover to the side to expose the basic carrier.

Fig 1: Levering Out Inner Cover From Backrest Frame

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Lever out the outer cover (2) from the backrest frame (1) with a screwdriver.

Push the cover to the side to expose the basic carrier.

Fig 2: Levering Out Outer Cover From Backrest Frame

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Lever out welt from backrest frame in marked area.

Fig 3: 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 4: Locating Guide Sleeve Retaining Lug

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Installation note: 

Retaining lugs must point outwards.

1. Guide sleeve without  button
2. Guide sleeve with  button

Fig 5: Identifying Guide Sleeves (With/Without Button)

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Release all clamps in marked area.

Remove seat cover from upholstery.

Fig 6: Identifying Seat Cover Clamps

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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 7: Inserting Clamp Using Special Tool (52 0 050)

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