Replacing Backrest Cover for Rear Seat (Through-Loading System) on Left

52 26 411 - Replacing backrest cover for rear seat (through-loading system) on left





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





Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Remove left backrest Removing and Installing/Replacing Left/Right Rear Seat Backrest (Through-Loading)
- Remove head restraint guides Removing and Installing/Replacing All Guide Sleeves for Rear Head Restraints
- Remove armrest Removing and Installing/Replacing Armrest for Rear Seat Backrest (Through-Loading System)
- Remove ski bag Removing and Installing/Replacing Ski Bag (Through-Loading) and Frame
- Remove backrest actuator trim and lock trim





Removing backrest frame:
Release screw and remove backrest outer mount.
Tightening torque 52 26 5AZ Rear Seats (Through-Loading System).





Unclip guide (sleeve) for backrest center mount.





E61 only:
Release screws and lever out trim.
If necessary, feed strap of central seat belt out of trim.





Remove covers (1) and release screws.
If necessary, unclip trims with special tool 00 9 317 00 9 317 Trim Panel Wedge.





Lift out cover.





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