52 13 405 Replacing Backrest Cover For Left or Right Front Seat (Normal / Manual)

52 13 405 Replacing Backrest Cover For Left Or Right Front Seat







Special tools required:
- 52 0 050







Necessary preliminary work:
- Remove front seat
- Remove inner cover on front seat
- Remove outer cover on front seat
- Remove head restraint

WARNING: Seat and backrest frame of front seats have very sharp edges. Danger of injury and damage.







WARNING:
- Observe safety regulations when handling airbag modules.
- Incorrect handling can lead to airbag deployment and cause injury.

Switch off the ignition.

Version with seat heating:







Unfasten plug connection (1) and disconnect.

Cut open cable strap (2).

Installation note:
Connector is coded against incorrect assembly.

Replace defective cable strap.







Lever out welt in marked area of rear panel.







Lever out welt in marked area of rear panel.







Lever out cover (1) with plastic wedge







Release screws (1).

Remove insert (2) for handwheel.







Fold the backrest cover upwards to expose the working area.

Press in retaining lug and remove guide sleeve upwards.

Remove backrest cover with upholstery from backrest frame.







Installation note:
Retaining lugs must point outwards.

1. Guide sleeve without button
2. Guide sleeve with button







Release all clamps in marked area.

Remove seat cover from upholstery.

IMPORTANT: Remove all remnants of clamps from seat cover and upholstery.







Replace seat cover:

Pull trim wires out of seat cover.

Installation note:
Slide trim wires into new seat cover.

If necessary, cut mounting for trim wires.







Installation note:
Insert new clamp (2) with special tool 52 0 050 and bend closed.

1. Upholstery
2. Clamp
3. Trim wire in upholstery
4. Trim wire in backrest cover
5. Backrest cover