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

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Special tools required:
- 00 9 317 00 9 317 Trim Panel Wedge
- 00 9 323 00 9 323 Cleaning Wedge (Scraper)





Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Remove and install left backrest Removing and Installing/Replacing Left or Right Rear Seat Backrest (Through-Loading System)
- Remove and install rear head restraints
- Remove lock trim Removing and Installing/Replacing Lock for Left Rear Seat Backrest (Through-Loading System) of left rear seat backrest





Release screw (1) of seat outer mount.





Installation:
Insert screw (1) and plastic washer (2) as shown into bearing pedestal (3) and screw down.





Move backrest into installation position and pull out belt slightly. Clamp belt firmly.
E46 only:
Unfasten screws.
Remove trim.
E83 only:
Trim not screwed down.
Lever out trim with special tool 00 9 317 00 9 317 Trim Panel Wedge.





Separate webbing.





Installation Note:
Feed out strap so that belt stopper (1) is located between upper guide (2) and lower guide (3) of belt finisher.





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





Detach cover all round by lifting out piping (1).





Carefully pull cover towards front.
Slide all retaining tabs (1) in succession out of retaining fixture.





Installation:
Press tabs with special tool 00 9 323 00 9 323 Cleaning Wedge (Scraper) into mounting on both sides.





Grip under cover (1) and padding and gently press clips (2) together, pull out head restraint guide (3).
Remove cover and padding.

Installation Note:
Clips of head restraint guide (2) must not be damaged.





Replacement of backrest cover or padding only:
Pull cover out of padding.

Installation Note:
Feed cover lugs (1) into openings of padding (2).
Make sure piping (3) is resting in opening of padding (4).