52 26 411 Replacing backrest cover for left rear seat (Countryman 2017-2023, except PHEV)

Special tools required: 

• 52 0 050 

Preliminary work needed: 

• Remove HEAD RESTRAINT .
• Remove GUIDE SLEEVES .
• Removing REAR PANEL ON REAR SEAT BACKREST .

Removal: 

Release expanding rivet (1).

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Put on backrest cover (1) and pull out forwards at bottom.

Remove backrest cover (1) with cushion upwards.

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Disconnecting cover and cushion: 

• Undo all clamps on the trim wires
• Remove cover from cushion
• Remove remaining clamps from cover and cushion

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Replacing cover: 

• Pull out all trim wires from cover
• If necessary, cut pockets in new cover for trim wires
• Push trim wires into cover pockets

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Installation: 

Installation note: 

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

1. Upholstery
2. Clamp
3. Trim wire in cushion
4. Trim wire in backrest cover
5. Backrest cover

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Position cushion (1) including cover (2) from the top in the direction of the arrow.

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Position backrest cover (1) with cushion on rear seat.

Feed in backrest cover (1) towards the rear in the direction of the arrow.

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Insert the expanding rivet (1).

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Required follow-up work: 

• Install REAR PANEL ON REAR SEAT BACKREST .
• Install GUIDE SLEEVES .
• Install HEAD RESTRAINT .