Replacing Backrest Cover For Rear Seat (Thru - Loading)

Replacing Backrest Cover For Rear Seat (Through-Loading System) On Left

Remove left seat back (through-loading system).
Remove rear head restraints.
Remove armrest for rear seat backrest (through-loading system).
Remove trim of actuator for rear left seat.







Release screw on seat outer mount.







Installation:
Screw down screw (1), cover (2) plastic washer (3) and washer (4) as illustrated.







Unscrew seat center mount.







Unclip and remove cover.







Unfasten screws.
Remove trim.







Separate webbing.







Lever cover with trim wires (1) out of metal clutches (2).







Detach cover all around by levering out piping (1).







Detach trim wire (1) from rear panel.







Replacement, "padding":
Note clip positions.
Cut through or bend open all clips, remove remnants of clips from cover and padding.

Installation Note: Lock new clips by bending with special tool 52 0 050.







Replacement only, "backrest cover":
Remove all trim wires from cover.
Cut new cover and insert the trim wires.