Cover And Cushion, Separating: Removing

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2016 Volkswagen Beetle, 2015 Volkswagen Beetle, 2014 Volkswagen Beetle, and 2013 Volkswagen Beetle. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

-- Cover And Cushion, Removing, Sedan, refer to REAR SEAT BACKREST COVER AND CUSHION, SEDAN .

-- Cover And Cushion, Removing, Convertible, refer to REAR SEAT BACKREST COVER AND CUSHION, CONVERTIBLE

-- Roll up the cover.

-- Cut the upholstery clips -arrows-.

Fig 1: Locating Upholstery Clips

Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN GROUP OF AMERICA, INC.

NOTE:

The upholstery clips are destroyed during removal. They must be replaced when installing. Therefore use the Upholstery Clip Pliers VAG 1634.

-- Cut the remaining upholstery clips.

-- Remove the cover and upholstery from the back rest frame.