Separating cover from upholstery

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Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

Fig 1: Awl V.A.G 1636

Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN UNITED STATES, INC.

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