52 13 408 Replacing backrest cover for front passenger seat

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Special tools required:

52 0 050

WARNING: Read and comply with all applicable SAFETY INFORMATION for handling airbag modules and pyrotechnical belt tensioners.

Improper handling can lead to triggering of the pyrotechnical seat belt tensioner or side airbag, resulting in injuries.

WARNING: Danger of injury!
The seat frame has very sharp edges that can cause injuries from cuts.
Exercise extreme caution and wear work gloves as required when carrying out any repair work in the area of the seat frame.

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Disconnect BATTERY NEGATIVE LEAD
Remove OUTER COVER on front seat
Remove INNER COVER on front seat
Remove GUIDES for head restraint

Removal:

The use of a universal seat mount is recommended for carrying out the repair works on the disassembled seat.

Fig 1: Universal Seat Mount

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Detach all tensioning straps (1) on the backrest cover.

Fig 2: Tensioning Straps On Backrest Cover

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Open zip fastener (1).

Detach backrest cover (1) from the brackets (3) and set it down.

Fig 3: Backrest Cover, Brackets And Zip Fastener

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Equipment specification with lumbar support:

Carefully press backrest cover inwards until lock (1) of knurled wheel (2) is accessible.

Release lock (1) and remove knurled wheel (2).

Fig 4: Lock Of Knurled Wheel

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Release cover (1) and fold to the side.

Fig 5: Releasing Cover

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Unscrew nuts (1).

Fig 6: Identifying Nuts

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Take out side airbag (1) downwards out of cover pocket (2) and set it down.

Fig 7: Taking Out Side Airbag Downwards From Cover Pocket

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Release connector (1) from bracket.

Release cable strap (2).

Release locks (3) and take out connector (4).

Release cable (5) from all brackets and set aside with side airbag.

Version with seat heating:

Unlock and disconnect connector (6).

Fig 8: Connector Housing, Cable Strap, Release Tabs, Cable And Connector

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Take out the associated cable.

Remove backrest cover with facing from backrest frame.

Fig 9: Removing Backrest Cover

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Release all clamps in area (1).

Remove seat cover from upholstery.

Attention !

Remove all remnants of clamps from seat cover and upholstery.

Fig 10: Seat Cover Clamps

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Installation:

Pull seat cover over the facing.

Mount clamps starting in the area (A) and then uniformly in areas (B), (C) and (D).

Parts: Replace clamps.

Fig 11: Locating Seat Cover Clamps

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

Upholstery
Clamp
Trim wire in upholstery
Trim wire in seat cover
Backrest cover

Fig 12: Inserting Clamp With Special Tool (52 0 050)

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Pull backrest cover with the facing on the backrest frame.

Fig 13: Pulling Backrest Cover With Facing On Backrest Frame

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NOTE: Depending on the version, the backrest cover can have a cover pocket (1) on both sides.
Ensure that the unused cover pocket (1) is fitted tautly and crease-free between the cushion and the backrest cover.

Fig 14: Cover Pocket

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Feed in cable (5) and attach in all brackets.

Insert connector (4) in the connector housing, until the locks (3) audibly engage.

Mount cable strap (2).

Engage connector (1) in bracket.

Version with seat heating:

Connect connector (6).

Parts: Replace cable strap (2).

Fig 15: Connector Housing, Cable Strap, Release Tabs, Cable And Connector

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Fit the side airbag (1) upwards into the cover pocket (2).

Fig 16: Taking Out Side Airbag Downwards From Cover Pocket

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Tighten down nuts (1).

Tightening torque 72 12 3AZ .

Fig 17: Identifying Nuts

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Attach cover (1).

Fig 18: Attaching Cover

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Equipment specification with lumbar support:

Engage knurled wheel (1).

Fig 19: Engaging Knurled Wheel

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Attach backrest cover (1) in the holders (3).

Close zip fastener (1).

Fig 20: Backrest Cover, Brackets And Zip Fastener

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Attach all tensioning straps (1) on backrest cover.

Fig 21: Tensioning Straps On Backrest Cover

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