Cover And Cushion, Separating From Seat Pan, A3

Special tools and workshop equipment required

Upholstery Clip Pliers: VAG1634

Fig 1: Identifying Upholstery Clip Pliers VAG1634
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The following components must be replaced after removal. Refer to OVERVIEW - SEAT PAN COVER AND CUSHION .

Removing

-- Remove the cover -2- from the cushion -1- and cut upholstery clips -arrows- using pliers.

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-- Cut through the remaining upholstery clips.

Sport Seat:

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-- Disengage the rear clamping strip on the cover from the seat depth adjuster.

-- Pull the support -1- all the way out in direction of -arrows-.

-- Release the catches -2- and remove the support from the cushion base -3-.

-- If equipped, thread the wire through.

-- Disengage the cover contour wire -arrows- from the hooks -1-.

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-- Disengage the front clamping strip -3- on the cover from the baseplate.

-- Unclip the clips -2- for the seat depth adjuster cushion -4- from the baseplate -5-.