Cover And Cushion, Separating, Q3

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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 - COVER AND CUSHION .

Procedure

-- Remove the cover and cushion. Refer to COVER AND CUSHION, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

Cover and Cushion, Separating, Seat Cushion:

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-- Use pliers to cut through the upholstery clips -3- all the way around the bottom of the seat.

-- Remove the cover -2- from the cushion -1- as much as possible and fold upward.

-- Cut the remaining upholstery clips and remove the cover from the cushion.

Cover and Cushion, Separating, Rear Seat Backrest

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-- Pull off the cover -3- from the cushion -2- as far as possible and cut upholstery clips -1- using pliers.

-- Cut the remaining upholstery clips and remove the cover from the cushion.

Assembling

Assembly is performed in reverse order.