Bench Seat Cover And Upholstery: Removing

NOTE:

Removing and installing of the left rear bench seat is described. Removing and installing the right rear bench seat is identical.

-- Slide the left rear bench seat all the way forward.

-- Fold backrest forward.

-- Remove the bolt -1- (6 Nm) and release the spring -2- from the slider -3-.

CAUTION:

The backrest must be folded forward when releasing the spring component -2-. In this position, the tension on the spring element is released.

-- Fold the backrest to the rear once again.

-- Detach all cover profiles -4- from the seat frame under the bench seat.

Fig 1: Detach all cover profiles from seat frame under bench seat

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-- Remove cover -1- with cushion -3- from seat frame.

-- Fold the cover, all around, over the cushion.

-- Remove all upholstery clips -2- and remove the cover from the cushion.

NOTE:

When removing, the upholstery clips -2- will be destroyed. They must be replaced when installing. For this, use Upholstery Clip Pliers V.A.G 1634.

Fig 2: Removing All Upholstery Clips -2- & Remove Cover From Cushion

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