Replacing Backrest Cover for Left or Right Front Seat (M3 Sport Seat)

52 16 405 - Replacing backrest cover for left or right front seat (M3 sport seat)





Special tools required:
- 52 0 050 52 0 050 Pliers






Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Remove front seat Removing and Installing Left or Right Front Seat (Normal / Manual)
- Remove guide sleeves Replacing Guide Sleeves For Front Left or Right Head Restraint
- E90 only:
Remove cover for release mechanism Removing and Installing/Replacing Release Mechanism on Left or Right Front Seat





Unfasten plug connection (1) and disconnect.
Disconnect cable tie (2) for seat heating.
Disengage wiring harness for seat heating from cable holders on seat mechanism.

Important!
Feed the wiring harness carefully through the seat and backrest mechanism as the edges of the frame can be sharp.





Detach backrest cover (1) from backrest frame.





E90 only:
Detach backrest cover in marked area.





Padding is reinforced at corner points (1) and is guided under Bowden cable clip (2).

Installation:
Engage reinforcement (1) in Bowden cable clip (2).





Pull off backrest cover (1) with padding sideways and towards top from backrest frame (2).





Loosen retainers (1).
Fold back welt (2) with backrest cover (3).





Release all retainers in marked area.
Remove backrest cover (1) from padding.

Note:
Remove all remnants of retainers from backrest cover and padding.





Installation:
Bend new retainer (2) with special tool 52 0 050 52 0 050 Pliers.

1. Padding
2. Retainer
3. Trim wire in padding
4. Trim wire in backrest cover
5. Backrest cover





Replacement of backrest cover:
Pull trim wires (1) out of backrest cover.
Cut new backrest cover to size and insert trim wires (1).