52 26 400 Replacing seat cover for rear seat

Special tools required: 

• 52 0 050

Preliminary work needed: 

• Remove REAR SEAT 

Removal: 

Detach holder (1 and 2) from all-around seat frame.

Fig 1: Detaching Holder

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Remove seat frame (1) from seat cover with upholstery.

Fig 2: Removing Seat Frame From Seat Cover With Upholstery

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Detaching cover and upholstery:

• Disconnect all clamps in marked area
• Remove seat cover from upholstery
• Remove all remnants of guard controls from cover and padding

Fig 3: Removing Remnants Of Guard Controls From Cover And Padding

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Installation: 

Pull cover over upholstery.

Mount clamps.

Parts: 

Replace upholstery clamps.

Fig 4: Removing Remnants Of Guard Controls From Cover And Padding

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

1. Upholstery
2. Clamp
3. Trim wire in upholstery
4. Trim wire in seat cover
5. Seat cover

Fig 5: Inserting New Clamp With Special Tool

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Parts: 

Replace upholstery clamps.

Position seat frame (1) on seat cover with upholstery.

Fig 6: Removing Seat Frame From Seat Cover With Upholstery

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Attach holder (1 and 2) all-around on seat frame.

Fig 7: Detaching Holder

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