52 26 400 Replacing seat cover for rear seat (Countryman 2017-2023, except PHEV)

Special tools required: 

• 52 0 050 

Preliminary work needed: 

• Remove REAR SEAT BENCH .

Removal: 

Unclip ISOFIX cover cap (1).

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Unclip seat cover (1) in arrow direction.

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Lever out welt in marked area using a suitable tool.

Remove seat fabric.

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Detaching cover and upholstery: 

• Release all clamps on trim wires
• Remove seat cover from upholstery
• Remove remaining clamps from cover and upholstery

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Replacement only: 

• Push trim wires into new seat cover
• If necessary, cut in mounting for trim wires of new cover

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Installation: 

Installation note: 

Insert new clamps with special tool 52 0 050.

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

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Feed in seat cover over the seat frame in arrow direction.

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Feed in seat cover (1) in the direction of the arrow.

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Clip welt into marked area.

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Clip in ISOFIX cover caps (1).

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Required follow-up work: 

• Install REAR SEAT BENCH .