Backrest Covers And Cushion

NOTE:

The following describes removing and installing components on the right backrest. Removing and installing components on the left backrest is identical.

Removing

Only vehicles with a pass-through

-- Remove storage unit with center armrest. Refer to PASS-THROUGH UNIT WITH CENTER ARMREST

All vehicles

-- Remove the seat bench. Refer to BENCH SEAT

-- Remove the backrest. Refer to BACKREST

-- Press corresponding button in headrest guide and pull the headrests -1- out of backrest.

-- Press side locking mechanisms -arrows- and release belt extraction panel -2- from mounts.

NOTE:

Belt extraction panel -2- has a one-time locking mechanism and therefore must be replaced when installing.

-- Press side locking mechanisms inward and pull cover -3- out of backrest.

-- Using a screwdriver, pry all profiles -4- out of mounts -5- on rear side of backrest along the circumference.

Fig 1: Extraction Panel And Headrest

Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN GROUP OF AMERICA, INC.

-- Roll up cover on the sides.

-- Release the catches on the bottom of the head restraint guides and remove them from the backrest.

-- Using a small screwdriver, press apart side ribs of mounts -1- and pull out grip channels -2-.

-- Release cover -3- and upholstery -4- from backrest frame -5-.

Fig 2: Cover, Upholstery And Backrest Frame

Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN GROUP OF AMERICA, INC.

Installing

-- Install in reverse order of removal.