52 26 400 Replacing seat cover for rear seat

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Special tools required:

52 0 050

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove REAR SEAT

Removal:

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

Fig 1: Seat Frame Holders

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

Fig 2: Seat Frame

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Detaching cover and upholstery:

Disconnect all clamps in marked area
Remove seat cover from upholstery
Remove all remnants of retainers from cover and padding

Fig 3: Locating Clamps On Seat Cover

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Installation:

Pull cover over upholstery.

Mount clamps.

Parts:

Replace upholstery clamps.

Fig 4: Locating Clamps On Seat Cover

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

Upholstery
Clamp

Fig 5: Inserting Clamp Using Special Tool (52 0 050)
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Trim wire in upholstery
Trim wire in seat cover
Seat cover

Parts:

Replace upholstery clamps.

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

Fig 6: Seat Frame

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

Fig 7: Seat Frame Holders

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