Separating cover from upholstery

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required 

Fig 1: Awl V.A.G 1636

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• Awl V.A.G 1636A

Fig 2: Cover And Cushion For Solid Rear Backrest Remove/Install Components (Separating Cover From Upholstery)

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1 - Cover

• Removal:

• Pry brackets - 3  - out of plastic clips - 4  - using awl V.A.G 1636A - 5  -.
• Remove cover - 1  - from cushion - 2  -.

• Installing: 

Install cover in reverse order of removal. Observe the following when doing so:

• Replaced damaged plastic clips.
• Press brackets of transverse beams in plastic clips first.

2 - Upholstery

3 - Support

4 - Plastic clips

5 - Awl V.A.G 1636A