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Front Seat Pan Covers And Cushion

NOTE:

Removal and installation of the components are described for the left seat. The same procedure applies for the removal and installation of the components of the right seat.

WARNING:

If the front seat cushion cover on front passenger side is replaced, then the front passenger seat occupant sensor -G128- must always be replaced as well. Refer to FRONT PASSENGER SEAT OCCUPANT SENSOR G128

Removing 

-- Mount the fixture for seat repair VAS 6136 on the engine and transmission holder VAS 6095.

-- Remove front seat. Refer to FRONT SEAT

-- Attach the seat to the fixture for seat repair VAS 6136.

-- Remove the front seat belt latch:

-- Remove front right seat trim. Refer to RIGHT SEAT TRIM

Vehicles with manual seat adjustment

-- Remove front left seat trim. Refer to LEFT SEAT TRIM

-- Remove bracket and front seat operating lever. Refer to FRONT SEAT SUPPORT AND OPERATING LEVER

Vehicles with electric seat adjustment

-- Remove left power seat trim. Refer to LEFT POWER SEAT TRIM

-- Remove retainer and power seat bracket. Refer to POWER SEAT BRACKET AND SUPPORT

All vehicles 

-- Remove front seat drawer mount. Refer to SEAT DRAWER MOUNT

-- Remove front seat backrest. Refer to LEFT FRONT SEAT BACKREST

-- Remove profile -1- from receptacle.

-- Disengage retaining straps -2- from seat on both sides.

-- Disengage profiles -3- from mounts on both sides of seat.

-- Disengage profile -4- from mount on front side of seat.

-- Roll cover upward on outer sides around circumference.

Fig 1: Identifying Seat Cover And Mounts
GWWN74-10000Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN GROUP OF AMERICA, INC.

-- Using a small screwdriver, unclip profiles -1- for cover out of mounts -2- in upholstery.

-- In vehicles with seat heater, disconnect wiring harness -3- from seat frame.

-- Remove cover -4- and the cushion -5- from the lower seat frame -6-.

Fig 2: Front Seat Cushion Cover And Padding Removing/Installing Components
GWWN74-10001Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN GROUP OF AMERICA, INC.

Installing 

-- Install in reverse order of removal.