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

52 26 412 - Replacing backrest cover for right rear seat (through-loading system)





Special tools required:
- 00 9 317 00 9 317 Trim Panel Wedge
- 52 0 050 52 0 050 Pliers





Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Remove right backrest Removing and Installing/Replacing Left/Right Rear Seat Backrest (Through-Loading)
- Remove head restraint guides Removing and Installing/Replacing Left or Right Rear Head Restraint Mount
- Remove backrest actuator trim





Removing backrest frame:
Release screws, remove backrest mounts on left and right.





Lift cover in marked area with special tool 00 9 317 00 9 317 Trim Panel Wedge out of rear panel.
Remove frame.





Detaching cover and padding:
- If necessary, mark retainer positions
- Release all retainers in marked area
- Remove cover from padding.
- Remove remaining retainers from cover and padding

Installation Note:
Insert new retainers with special tool 52 0 050 52 0 050 Pliers. In so doing, enclose wire in padding and trim wire of cover.





Replacing cover:
- Pull all trim wires out of cover
- If necessary, cut pockets in new cover for trim wires
- Push trim wires into cover pockets