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Backrest Cover And Cushion, Removing And Installing

NOTE:

The following describes removing and installing components on the left seat. Removing and installing components on the right seat is similar.

Special Tools And Workshop Equipment Required 

CAUTION:

This procedure may contain mandatory replaceable parts. Refer to component overview and Parts Information prior to starting procedure.

Cloth Backrest Cover, Removing

NOTE:

It is not necessary to remove the front seat on vehicles with cloth seats.

-- Remove the headrest. Refer to HEADREST, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- If equipped, remove the lumbar support adjusting lever. Refer to LUMBAR SUPPORT ADJUSTING MECHANISM, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

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Driver Seat and Front Passenger Seat without Completely Foldable Backrest

-- Open the molding strip -4- using the Backrest Panel Tool:3370  .

Front Passenger Seat with Completely Foldable Backrest

Instead of the molding strip -4-, a zipper is installed.

-- Unzip. Refer to the Parts Information for the allocation.

Continuation for All Seats

-- Roll the front and rear backrest cover -1- upward.

-- Pull up the backrest cover -1- in order to reach the right and left upholstery clips -5-.

-- Open the upholstery clips -5- using pliers -6-.

-- Pull the backrest cover -1- on the cushion -7- upward.

-- Continue pulling the backrest cover -1- up in order to reach the next upholstery clips -5-.

-- Loosen the clip -3- from both sides of the back of the backrest frame -2-.

-- To do so, use the :3409  .

-- Open the upholstery clips -5- on the backside.

-- Continue pulling the backrest cover -1- up in order to reach the next upholstery clips -5-.

NOTE:

The topmost clips do not have to be removed.

-- Pull the backrest cover on the backside upward up to the crossbrace -2-.

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-- Disengage the crossbrace on the left and right sides from the seat frame -arrows-.

-- For headed front seats disconnect the wiring harness under the seat frame and guide out.

-- Guide out the backrest cover and cushion at the headrest locking mechanism.

-- Remove the backrest cover and cushion from the backrest.

Cloth Backrest Cover, Installing

Install in reverse order of removal and Note The Following  :

-- If necessary, install the backrest heating element. Refer to DRIVER/FRONT PASSENGER BACKREST HEATING ELEMENT -Z7- / -Z9-, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Attach the backrest cover on the cushion. Refer to BACKREST COVER AND CUSHION, SEPARATING .

Leather or Partial-Leather Backrest Cover, Removing

WARNING:

Follow the general safety precautions when working with airbags, belt tensioners and battery cut-out units (pyrotechnic components).

-- Remove the front seat. Refer to FRONT SEAT, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

NOTE:

The following backrest removal procedure is not necessary on a front passenger seat with a backrest that folds all the way down.

-- Remove the backrest. Refer to FRONT BACKREST, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- If equipped, remove the mount for the Rear Seat Entertainment. Refer to the appropriate service information .

-- Remove the headrest. Refer to HEADREST, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- If equipped, remove the lumbar support adjusting lever. Refer to LUMBAR SUPPORT ADJUSTING MECHANISM, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

GWWN74-10365Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN GROUP OF AMERICA, INC.

Driver Seat and Front Passenger Seat without Completely Foldable Backrest

-- Open the molding strip -4- using the Backrest Panel Tool:3370  .

Front Passenger Seat with Completely Foldable Backrest

Instead of the molding strip -4-, a zipper is installed.

-- Unzip. Refer to the Parts Information for the allocation.

Continuation for all Seats

-- Roll the front and rear backrest cover -1- upward.

-- Pull up the backrest cover -1- in order to reach the right and left upholstery clips -5-.

-- Open the upholstery clips -5- using pliers -6-.

-- Pull the backrest cover -1- on the cushion -7- upward.

-- Continue pulling the backrest cover -1- up in order to reach the next upholstery clips -5-.

-- Loosen the clip -3- from both sides of the back of the backrest frame -2-.

-- To do so, use the Trim Removal Wedge:3409  .

-- Open the upholstery clips -5- on the backside.

-- Continue pulling the backrest cover -1- up in order to reach the next upholstery clips -5-.

NOTE:

The topmost clips do not have to be removed.

-- Pull the backrest cover on the backside upward up to the crossbrace -2-.

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-- Disengage the crossbrace on the left and right sides from the seat frame -arrows-.

-- Guide out the backrest cover and cushion at the headrest locking mechanism.

-- Remove the backrest cover and cushion from the backrest.

-- At the same time, guide out the wiring harness.

Leather or Partial-Leather Backrest Cover, Installing

Install in reverse order of removal and Note The Following  :

-- If necessary, install the backrest heating element. Refer to DRIVER/FRONT PASSENGER BACKREST HEATING ELEMENT -Z7- / -Z9-, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Attach the backrest cover on the cushion. Refer to BACKREST COVER AND CUSHION, SEPARATING .

Tightening Specifications 

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