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Replacing Backrest Cover For Left or Right Rear Seat




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





Special tools required:
- 52 0 050 Tools and Equipment
- 64 1 020 64 1 020 Release Hook





Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Remove backrest Removing and Installing/Replacing Backrest for rear seat





Detach retainers in areas (1).
Lever out piping in areas (2) with special tool 64 1 020 64 1 020 Release Hook.





Detaching cover from padding:
- 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 Tools and Equipment.





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





If necessary, replace head restraint guide (1).
Lever out detent ring (2) with plastic wedge.