Removing cover and padding from backrest frame

1 - Cover and padding

• Removing 

• Remove seat → Seat, assembly overview .
• Attach fixture for seat repair VAS 6136 to engine and transmission holder VAS 6095.
• Attach front seat to fixture for seat repair VAS 6136.
• Remove backrest → Front seat backrest, assembly overview .

• Remove head restraints → Head restraint with slide-in locking mechanism, removing and installing .
• Remove head restraint guides → Head restraint guides, removing and installing .
• Remove easy-entry facility handle → Easy-entry facility handle, removing and installing .
• Remove easy-entry facility trim → Removing and installing easy-entry facility trim .

• Remove backrest panel → Backrest cover panel, removing and installing .
• Pry out staples - 4  - (4x) on left and right.
• Remove velcro strips - 5  - (4x) on left and right.
• Open cable tie - 8  -.

• Remove heated backrest cable - 6  -.
• Disengage piping on side - 2  - (2x).
• Pry out piping at bottom - 3  - (3x).
• Remove side airbag → Side airbag (sports seat, standard seat), removing and installing .

• Pry out plastic tabs -7- (5x).
• Pry out staples - 9  - (3x).
• Remove padding with cover.

• Installing 

• Installation is in reverse order of removal.

2 - Side piping (2x)

3 - Bottom piping (3x)

4 - Staples (4x) on left and right

• Commercially available.
• Only use upholstery stapler.

5 - Velcro strips (4x) on left and right

6 - Heated backrest cable

7 - Plastic tabs (5x)

8 - Cable tie

9 - Staples (3x)

• Commercially available.
• Only use upholstery stapler.