Backrest Cover And Cushion, Separating

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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

Trim Removal Wedge:3409

Fig 1: Identifying Trim Removal Wedge
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Upholstery Clip Pliers:V.A.G 1634

Fig 2: Identifying Upholstery Clip Pliers VAG1634
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Backrest Panel Tool:3370

Fig 3: Backrest Panel Tool (3370)
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Cloth Backrest Cover, Removing

NOTE:

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

It is not necessary to remove the backrest from the seat frame on vehicles with cloth seats.

-- Remove the backrest seat cover and cushion. Refer to BACKREST COVER AND CUSHION, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Open and remove the top upholstery clip using pliers.

-- Separate the backrest cover from the cushion.

Cloth Backrest Cover, Installing

Install in the reverse order of removal while noting the following:

Replace all opened clips OVERVIEW - BACKREST COVER AND CUSHION and mount again in the same location.

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-- Pull the backrest cover -1- over the cushion -4-.

-- Guide in the backrest cover -1- at the headrest guide OVERVIEW - FRONT BACKREST, STANDARD SEAT .

-- Secure the backrest cover -1- to the mounts -3- using the upholstery clips -2-.

-- To do so, use the Upholstery Clip Pliers:V.A.G 1634 .

-- Make sure the seat backrest cover -1- is free of folds.

Leather or Partial-Leather Backrest Cover, Removing

-- 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 .

-- Remove the backrest seat cover and cushion. Refer to BACKREST COVER AND CUSHION, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Open and remove the top upholstery clip using pliers.

-- Separate the backrest cover from the cushion.

Leather or Partial-Leather Backrest Cover, Installing

Install in the reverse order of removal while noting the following:

Replace all opened clips OVERVIEW - BACKREST COVER AND CUSHION and mount again in the same location.

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-- Pull the backrest cover -1- over the cushion -4-.

-- Guide in the backrest cover -1- at the headrest guide OVERVIEW - FRONT BACKREST, STANDARD SEAT .

-- Secure the backrest cover -1- to the mounts -3- using the upholstery clips -2-.

-- To do so, use the Upholstery Clip Pliers:V.A.G 1634 .

-- Make sure the seat backrest cover -1- is free of folds.

Tightening Specifications

Refer to OVERVIEW - BACKREST COVER AND CUSHION
Refer to OVERVIEW - FRONT BACKREST
Refer to OVERVIEW - FRONT SEAT