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Replacing Backrest Cover for Rear Seat




52 24 408 - Replacing backrest cover for rear seat backrest





Special tools required:
- 52 0 050





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





Release screws (1).
Remove trim for lock.





Lever out welt from backrest cover all round with plastic wedge.
Release retainers in marked area (1).

Installation:
Replace retainers.





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.
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. Backrest 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