745319 Removing and installing cover for rear backrest
WM 745319 Removing and installing cover for rear backrest
Tools
Preliminary work
1. Remove rear backrest. -> 724719 Removing and installing rear backrest - section on "Removing" 724719 Removing and installing rear backrest
2. Remove locking mechanism for rear backrest. -> 726319 Removing and installing locking mechanism for rear backrest - section on "Removing" 726319 Removing and installing locking mechanism for rear backrest
3. Remove cover on lock for rear-seat backrest. -> 726819 Removing and installing lock for rear-seat backrest - section on "Removing" 726819 Removing and installing lock for rear-seat backrest
Information
Component information
Installation position of cover for rear backrest
Removing cover for rear backrest
1. Turn the backrest around.
2. Detach cover completely using a plastic wedge.
Detaching cover completely
3. Guide the cover through towards the front in the headrest area.
Guiding headrest cover through towards the front
4. Detach cover around the lock.
Detaching cover at the lock
5. Slide off cover over the headrest.
Removing cover over headrest
6. Remove cushion clips.
6.1. For seats without air conditioning:
6.1.1. Cut the metal cushion clips -1- in the sequence shown -a to e- using side cutters.
Cutting cushion clips
6.1.2. Remove remaining parts of cushion clips.
6.2. For seats with air conditioning:
6.2.1. Cut the metal cushion clips in the sequence shown -a to e- using side cutters.
Cutting cushion clips (air conditioning)
6.2.2. Disengage plastic cushion clips -2-.
6.2.3. Remove remaining parts of cushion clips.
7. Fit electric line through the cover -arrow D- and disconnect electric plug connections.
Disconnecting electric lines
8. Guide the cover through at the bearing pins and remove by pulling forward.
Removing cover for backrest (with armrest) at the rear
1. Remove armrest. -> 745519 Removing and installing armrest with cover at the rear - section on "Removing" Service and Repair
2. Pull off covers -3- on the armrest.
Pulling off plastic covers
3. Turn the backrest around.
4. Insert a plastic wedge and detach the cover completely.
Detaching cover
5. Guide the cover through towards the front in the headrest area.
Guiding headrest cover through towards the front
6. Detach cover around the lock.
Detaching cover at the lock
7. Slide off cover over the headrest.
Removing cover over headrest
8. Detach cover around the armrest support -4-.
Cover eyelets and plastic supports
9. Pull off cover around the armrest support.
10. Remove cushion clips.
10.1. For seats without air conditioning:
10.1.1. Disengage cover eyelets -6-.
Cutting cushion clips
10.1.2. Cut the metal cushion clips in the sequence shown -a to e- using side cutters.
10.1.3. Remove remaining parts of metal cushion clips.
10.2. For seats with air conditioning:
10.2.1. Disengage cover eyelets -6-.
Cutting cushion clips (air conditioning)
10.2.2. Cut the metal cushion clips in the sequence shown -a to e- using side cutters.
10.2.3. Disengage plastic cushion clips -7-.
10.2.4. Remove remaining parts of metal cushion clips.
11. Guide electric line through the cover -arrow D- and disconnect electric plug connections.
Disconnecting electric lines
12. Take off the cover.
Installing cover for rear backrest
Information
- Always replace metal cushion clips.
- Reuse plastic cushion clips. Replace defective cushion clips.
1. Guide the cover over the bearing pins and align it on the cushion.
2. Plug in electric lines and guide line through the cover -arrow E-.
Plugging in electric lines
3. Fasten cushion clips.
3.1. For seats without air conditioning:
3.1.1. Secure the cover -1- using cushion clip pliers Nr.130 and fasten new metal cushion clips in the sequence shown -a to e-.
Fastening cushion clips
3.2. For seats with air conditioning:
3.2.1. Secure the cover -1- using cushion clip pliers Nr.130 and fasten new metal cushion clips in the sequence shown -a to e-.
Fastening cushion clips (air conditioning)
3.2.2. Engage plastic cushion clips -2-.
4. Guide the cover through the headrest towards the rear.
Guiding headrest cover through towards the rear
5. Pull the cover over the headrest towards the rear.
Pulling cover over the headrest towards the rear
6. Attach the cover around the lock.
Attaching cover around the lock
7. Attach the cover completely at the rear seat.
Attaching cover completely
Installing cover for backrest (with armrest) at the rear
Information
- Use new plastic covers for the armrest.
- Always replace metal cushion clips.
- Reuse plastic cushion clips. Replace defective cushion clips.
1. Pull the cover over the bearing pins and align it on the cushion.
2. Plug in electric lines and guide line through the cover -arrow E-.
Plugging in electric lines
3. Fasten the cushion clips.
3.1. For seats without air conditioning:
3.1.1. Secure the cover -1- using cushion clip pliers Nr.130 and fasten new metal cushion clips in the sequence shown -a to e-.
Fastening cushion clips
3.2. For seats with air conditioning:
3.2.1. Secure the cover -1- using cushion clip pliers Nr.130 and fasten new metal cushion clips in the sequence shown -a to e-.
Fastening cushion clips (air conditioning)
3.2.2. Engage plastic cushion clips -7-.
4. Attach cover around the armrest support -4-.
Cover eyelets and plastic supports
5. Guide the cover through the headrest towards the rear.
Guiding headrest cover through towards the rear
6. Pull the cover over the headrest towards the rear.
Pulling cover over the headrest towards the rear
7. Attach the cover around the lock.
Attaching cover around the lock
8. Attach the cover completely at the rear seat.
Attaching cover
9. Install plastic covers -3- for the armrest.
Installing plastic covers for armrest
10. Install the armrest. -> 745519 Removing and installing armrest with cover at the rear - section on "Installing" Service and Repair
Subsequent work
1. Install locking mechanism for rear backrest. -> 726319 Removing and installing locking mechanism for rear backrest - section on "Installing" 726319 Removing and installing locking mechanism for rear backrest
2. Install cover on lock for rear-seat backrest. -> 726819 Removing and installing lock for rear-seat backrest - section on "Installing" 726819 Removing and installing lock for rear-seat backrest
3. Install rear backrest. -> 724719 Removing and installing rear backrest - section on "Installing" 724719 Removing and installing rear backrest