Replacing Backrest Cover For Front Seat (Comfort)

Replacing back-rest cover for front seat (comfort) on left or right sides


Removal of complete back-rest:
Remove headrest,

Remove bottom of rear panel on front seat,








Remove connector and cut through cable connector.







Cut through cable connector (1).
Remove hose (2) from hose connector.
Remove or cut through connector (3).
Remove wiring harness (4) from the clips (5) and remove complete
unit from the back-rest.







Pull retaining clip (1) off left/right release lever.

Installation:
If the retaining clip (1) cannot be fitted (tails to engage), this means that the back-rest is not correctly located: if this is the case, unlock the back-rest again, then lock it back down, referring to the next operation.







Unlock left and right levers (press downwards). Pull backrest upwards to remove from seat frame and lift out of vehicle.







NOTE:
The operation "Removing complete backrest" ends here.







Remove backrest cover with support:
Unfasten outside and center clips from support.

Installation:
Lock new retainer by bending it with special tool 52 0 050.







NOTE:
Each side of the cover tabs (1) must be secured with a clip above the spring. If necessary, bend new clips to fit using special tool 52 0 050.







Remove top of cover from claw-type cover clips.







Remove bottom of cover from claw-type cover clips.







Disconnect cover sideways and remove from claw-type cover clips.







Only on leather version:

Installation:
If necessary, fit rubber bands (1) left/right under the leather (2). Fit leather strips (3) to folded sheet metal.







NOTE:
The operation "Removing backrest cover with support" ends here.







Replacement of support:
Unfasten all clips and remove cover from support. Remove all remnants of clips from cover and support.

Installation:
Lock new retainer by bending it with special tool 52 0 050.







Only on leather version:

Installation:
If necessary, the ducts which were not used must be sealed with foam rubber strips (1).







Only on leather version:

Installation:
Secure ends of cover at sides (trim threads) with a clip.
1. Support
2. Retainer
3. Trim thread in support
4. Cover and trim thread
5. Cover and trim thread







NOTE:
The operation "Replacing support" ends here.







Replace backrest cover:
Remove trim threads from cover. Cut new cover and insert trim threads.

Only on leather version:
Additional trim threads (1) and tightening strap (2).