52 26 411 Replacing backrest cover for rear seat (through-loading system) on left

Remove and install left rear seat (through-loading). See 52 26 005 Removing and installing/replacing rear seat (through-loading system) 

Remove and install rear head restraints. See 52 26 390 Removing and installing/replacing rear head restraints (through-loading system) 

Remove and install armrest for rear-seat backrest (through-loading system). See 52 26 030 Removing and installing/replacing armrest for rear seat backrest (through-loading system) 

Remove and install trim of actuator for left rear seat. See Actuating unit version (C) (spare part): 

Remove and install ski bag with cassette. See 52 26... Removing and installing/replacing ski bag with cassette on rear seat (through-loading system) (Touring) 

Remove and install actuator for rear-seat armrest/ski bag. See Actuating unit version (C) (spare part): 

Release screw (1) on seat outer mount.

Fig 1: Releasing Screw On Seat Outer Mount

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Installation: 

1. Insert screw (1) and plastic washer (2) as shown into mounting (3) and screw down.
   Fig 2: Inserting Screw & Plastic Washer Into Mounting

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Remove cover.

Fig 3: Removing Cover

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Carefully bend open cover of seat center mount and remove.

Fig 4: Removing Open Cover Of Seat Center Mount

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Unfasten screws.

Remove trim.

Fig 5: Unfastening Screws

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Separate webbing.

Fig 6: Separating Webbing

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Lever cover with trim wires (1) out of metal clutches (2).

Fig 7: Levering Cover With Trim Wires Out Of Metal Clutches

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Detach cover all around by levering out piping (1).

Fig 8: Detaching Cover All Around By Levering Out Piping

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Detach trim wire (1) from rear panel.

Fig 9: Detaching Trim Wire From Rear Panel

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Replacement, "padding": 

Note clip positions.

Cut through or bend open all clips, remove remnants of clips from cover and padding.

Installation: 

1. Lock new clips by bending with special tool 52 0 050.
   Fig 10: Removing Remnants Of Clips From Cover & Padding

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Only replacement of "backrest cover": 

Remove all trim wires from cover.

Cut new cover and insert the trim wires.

Fig 11: View Of Trim Cover

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