Replacing Backrest Cover for Left or Right Front Seat (Comfort)

52 17 405 - Replacing backrest cover for left or right front seat (comfort)





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





Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Remove front seat Removing and Installing Left or Right Front Seat
- Remove both rear panels Removing and Installing/Replacing Both Rear Panels on Left or Right Front Seat Backrest (Comfort) on front seat backrest
- Remove inner cover Removing and Installing/Replacing Inner Cover on Left or Right Front Seat (Comfort) on front seat

Long version only:
- Remove monitor panel holder Removing and Installing/Replacing Monitor Panel Holder on Left or Right Front Seat Backrest (Long Version)





Detach plug connection (1) by twisting from backrest frame.

Disconnect plug connection (1).





Unhook backrest cover (3) in areas (1).

Detach all retainers in areas (2).

Installation:
Bend new retainers closed with pliers 52 0 050 52 0 050 Pliers.





Release all cable ties (1).

Disconnect all plug connections (2).





Remove backrest cover (2) complete with padding towards front.

Installation:
Adjusting unit (1) must be secured on left and right in opening of padding.





Detach all retainers in areas (1).





Release all retainers.

Installation:
Bend new retainers closed with pliers 52 0 050 52 0 050 Pliers.

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





Pull trim threads (1) out of backrest cover.

Installation:
Push trim threads (1) into new backrest cover.

If necessary, cut into new component.





Lever out locking strip of head restraint guide with special tool 00 9 317 00 9 317 Trim Panel Wedge.

Installation:
Mount straight front face of head restraint guide towards front.