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Replacing Backrest Cover (Basic) for Left or Right Rear Seat




52 24 408 - Replacing backrest cover (basic) for left or right rear seat





Special tools required:
- 52 0 050 52 0 050 Pliers





Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Remove backrest Removing and Installing/Replacing Backrest for Rear Seat (Basic) for rear seat
- Remove center armrest Removing and Installing Complete Armrest (Basic) for Rear Seat Backrest
- Remove head restraint guides Removing and Installing/Replacing All Guide Sleeves for Rear Head Restraints





Release clips (1).
Feed out cover in area (2).





Release clips (1).
Feed out cover in area (2).
Remove frame (3).





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:
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 seat cover
- If necessary, cut pockets in new cover for trim wires
- Push trim wires into pockets