Backrest Cover And Upholstery

Special tools and workshop equipment required

Upholstery clip pliers V.A.G 1634

Fig 1: Identifying Upholstery Clip Pliers V.A.G 1634
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Removing

WARNING:

Follow all safety precautions when working on pyrotechnic components. Refer to RESTRAINT SYSTEM COMPONENTS, SAFETY PRECAUTIONS AND TESTING PROCEDURES .
Before handling pyrotechnical components (for example, disconnecting the connector), the person handling them must "discharge static electricity". For example, by briefly touching the door striker pin.

-- Remove backrest:

Manual front seat, refer to FRONT BACKREST
Power front seat, refer to FRONT BACKREST

-- Remove headrests.

Manual front seat, refer to HEADRESTS WITH LOCKING MECHANISM
Power front seat, refer to HEADRESTS WITH LOCKING MECHANISM

-- Remove backrest panel:

Manual front seat, refer to BACKREST COVER
Power front seat, refer to BACKREST COVER

-- Disengage lower retaining strips -1- (quantity: 3) on backrest frame -2-.

Fig 2: Disengaging Clamping Strips On Backrest Frame

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-- Remove side airbag. Refer to SIDE AIRBAG .

-- Remove airbag from pocket and re-engage airbag in backrest frame.

-- On vehicle from 04.08, remove the clip -4- and pull the strap -3- on the backrest cover -2- through the opening in the backrest cushion -1-.

Fig 3: Pulling Strap On Backrest Cover Through Opening In Backrest Cushion

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-- Remove cover with upholstery from backrest frame.

Installation

Install in reverse order of removal. Note the following:

WARNING:

Follow all safety precautions when working on pyrotechnic components. Refer to RESTRAINT SYSTEM COMPONENTS, SAFETY PRECAUTIONS AND TESTING PROCEDURES .
Before handling pyrotechnical components (for example, connecting electrical connector), the person handling them must "discharge static electricity". For example, by briefly touching the door striker pin.

-- Make sure the retaining strips engage correctly and the cover is not wrinkled.

-- On vehicle from 04.08, pull the strap -3- on the backrest cover -2- through the opening in the backrest cushion -1- and attach it to the backrest frame with a new clip -4-.

Fig 4: Pulling Strap On Backrest Cover Through Opening In Backrest Cushion To Attach To Backrest Frame

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NOTE:

Make sure the connectors are installed all the way in and are secure.

-- Switch on ignition.

WARNING:

Connect the battery with the ignition switched on. Pyrotechnic components could deploy after connecting the battery if they were not repaired correctly. Individuals must not be inside the vehicle when connecting the battery.

-- Connect battery ground cable with ignition switched on. Refer to [For transmission(s) 02E] [For engine(s) CBRA, BPY, CETA, CCTA, CEPB, CDMA] Removal and Installation .

-- If Airbag Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) -K75- indicates a fault after installation, DTC memory must be checked, deleted and checked again.