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Replacing Left Backrest Cover for Rear Seat




52 26 411 - Replacing left backrest cover for rear seat





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





Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Remove left backrest cover Removing and Installing/Replacing Both Backrests For Rear Seat
- Remove guide sleeves Removing and Installing/Replacing All Guide Sleeves for Rear Head Restraints
- Remove centre armrest Removing and Installing Complete Centre Armrest for Rear Seat Backrest (Through-Loading) and
if necessary ski bag Removing and Installing/Replacing Ski Bag With Casing on Rear Seat (Through-Loading System)





Release screw (1).
Tightening torque 52 26 04AZ 52 26 Rear Seats (Through-Loading System).
Remove outer mount (2).





Lever out backrest cover all round with plastic wedge or screwdriver.





Lever cover with trim wires (1) out of metal claws (2) all round from skibag opening.
Remove backrest cover with padding from carrier section.





Detaching cover and padding:
- Release all retainers in marked area
- Remove cover from padding
- Remove remaining retainers from cover and padding





Installation:
Insert new retainer (2) with special tool 52 0 050 52 0 050 Pliers.
In so doing, enclose wire in padding and trim wire of cover and bend closed.

1. Padding
2. Retainer
3. Trim wire in padding
4. Trim wire in seat cover
5. Seat cover





Replacing cover:
- Remove all trim wires from cover
- If necessary, cut pockets in new cover for trim wires
- Push trim wires into cover pockets