Side Upholstery Without Side Airbag

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NOTE:

Removal and installation is described for right side upholstery. The same instructions apply for removal and installation for the left side upholstery.

Removal

Sedan

-- Remove seat bench. Refer to SEAT BENCH .

Wagon

-- Fold the bench seat forward.

All Vehicles

-- Remove nut -1- (8 Nm).

-- Fold backrest forward.

-- Pull side upholstery -4- upward out of mounts -2- and -3- in body.

Fig 1: Identifying Side Upholstery Without Side Airbag Remove/Install Components

Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN GROUP OF AMERICA, INC.

Installation

-- To install, perform the steps used for removal in reverse order.