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52 26 414 Replacing Backrest Cover For Rear Seat, Centre



52 26 414 Replacing Backrest Cover For Rear Seat, Centre







Necessary preliminary work:
- Remove left backrest for rear seat
- Remove armrest







Remove centre rear seat backrest from support of left-hand backrest in direction of arrow.







Unclip trim cover for lock with a plastic wedge.
Move trim cover for lock a little towards the middle.
Detach trim cover for lock by pulling towards rear.







Installation note:
Retaining lugs on the trim cover for the lock must not be damaged.
Replace defective trim cover for lock.







Carefully unclip strip (1) for channel cover along the marking on left and right.







Installation note:
Latch mechanisms must not be damaged
Replace defective strip for channel cover.







Use plastic wedge to unclip front centre armrest trim cover (1).







None of the retaining lugs on trim must be damaged.
Replace defective centre armrest cover.







Installation note:
In marked area (1), fit centre armrest trim cover (1) in welt of lower seat cover.







IMPORTANT: Risk of damage.

Insert plastic wedge from outside between cover (1) and lock.
Carefully lever outer side of cover (1) with plastic wedge upwards out of catch.
Lever inner side of cover (1) with plastic wedge out of catch.
Remove cover upwards.







Press backrest cover with padding next to guide downwards to expose retaining lugs. Unlock retaining lugs on left and right with screwdriver and lift up to remove guide.
Guide sleeves with locks have two retaining lugs.
Guide sleeves with no latches have one retaining lug.

IMPORTANT: Do not damage backrest cover.

Installation note:
Replace guide sleeves and install as follows:
1. Short guide sleeves centre right
2. Short guide sleeve with centre left lock







Lever out welt in marked area.







Detach trim wire from claw studs.







Detach cover from plastic tabs.







Pull cover forward to remove from operating unit.
Detach cover from plastic tabs.







Lever out welt in marked area.
Remove lower seat cover.