Backrest Covers And Upholstery: Removing

NOTE:

Removing and installing the left backrest is described. Removing and installing the right backrest is identical.

-- Remove the left rear bench seat; to remove the upholstery on the right backrest, the right rear bench seat can remain in the vehicle. Refer to REAR BENCH SEAT

-- Fold backrest forward.

Vehicles with Variable Luggage Compartment Floor

-- Remove the luggage compartment floor from the vehicle.

CAUTION:

When installed, the trim -3- is tensioned with two springs. When removing the upholstery, the springs must be pressed toward the rear by a second technician.

All vehicles

-- Remove the bolt -4- (6 Nm) and release the spring -5- from the slider -6-.

CAUTION:

The backrest must be folded forward when releasing the spring component -5-. In this position, the tension on the spring element is released.

-- Fold the backrest to the rear once again.

-- Press the 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.

Fig 1: Belt Extraction Panel Has A One-Time Locking Mechanism And Therefore Must Be Replaced When Installing

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-- Remove the bolt -7- (40 Nm) and remove belt anchor -6- from the seat.

-- Pull the seat belt forward and remove.

NOTE:

When installing the belt anchor may not be guided through the LATCH mounting eye.

-- Remove the cover profiles -3- and -4- all around from the mounts -5- in the backrest frame.

-- Fold the cover -1- up on the sides.

-- Remove all the upholstery clips -8-.

NOTE:

When removing, the upholstery clips -8- will be destroyed. They must be replaced when installing. For this, use Upholstery Clip Pliers V.A.G 1634.

-- Release the cover -1- and the padding -2- from the backrest frame.

Fig 2: Release Cover And Padding From Backrest Frame

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