52 14 407 Replacing Backrest Cover For Driver's Seat (Normal/Electric)

52 14 407 Replacing backrest cover for driver's seat (normal/electric)

Special tools required:

Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Disconnect battery cable
- Remove side airbag
- Remove cover for seat belt deflection
- Remove crash-active headrest
- Remove cover at the inner backrest

Detach backrest cover on left and right from metal retainer.

Unclip soft-top bow (1) on left and right and detach from backrest frame.

Unclip cover in direction of arrow.

Installation note:
Remove metal clamps (1) left and right on the cover.
Bend up metal clamps and insert back into the cover.
Clip metal clamps (1) with cover into the slot on the seat mechanism.
Guide lug must not be broken.
Renew faulty cover if necessary.

Detach backrest cover from metal retainer.

Detach lower section of welt from backrest frame.

Detach welt from backrest frame in upper area.

Loosen retainers.

NOTE: Remove all remnants of clamps.

Pull off backrest cover with padding sideways and towards top from backrest frame.

IMPORTANT: If applicable, route wiring harness carefully through seat and backrest mechanics as the edges of the frame may be sharp.

Release all clamps in marked area.
Remove backrest cover from padding.

NOTE: Remove all remnants of clamps from backrest cover and upholstery.

Installation note:
Bend new clamp (2) with special tool 52 0 050.

Replacement only:
Pull trim wires out of backrest cover.
Cut new backrest cover to size and insert trim wires.