Replacing Backrest Cover For Left or Right Front Seat

52 14 405 - Replacing backrest cover for front left or right seat (normal/electric)





Special tools required:
- 52 0 050 Tools and Equipment
- 64 1 020 64 1 020 Release Hook





Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Remove front seat
- Remove rear panel on front seat
- Remove guide for head restraint Removing and Installing/Replacing Guide For Front Left or Right Head Restraint (Normal / Electric)
- Remove trim for release handle Removing and Installing/Replacing Trim For Release Handle on Left or Right Front Seat (Normal/Manual)





Detach tensioning cables (1) from backrest frame.
Disconnect all retainers.
Detach partial cover (2) from backrest frame.





Detach drive unit (1) for lumbar cushion from backrest frame.

Installation:
If necessary, use new adhesive tape (double-sided).

Detach backrest cover (2) from backrest frame by lifting out piping.

Note:
If necessary, use special tool 64 1 020 64 1 020 Release Hook.





Version with seat heating:
Expose cable for seat heating.
Disconnect plug connection (1).
Feed cable (2) out of holder (3).





Detach backrest cover (1) at sides towards front and remove with support upwards from backrest frame (2).





Release retainers (1) on left and right of backrest cover (2).





Release all retainers.
Remove backrest cover (1) from support.

Note:
Remove all remnants of clips from backrest cover (1) and padding.





Installation:
Bend new retainer (2) with special tool 52 0 050 Tools and Equipment.

1. Support
2. Retainer
3. Trim thread in support
4. Trim wire in backrest cover
5. Back-rest cover





Replacement of backrest cover:
Pull trim threads (1) out of backrest cover.

Installation:
Cut new backrest cover to size and insert trim wires (1).

2 - Seat heater cable