Backrest Cover And Cushion, Removing And Installing
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
- Upholstery Clip Pliers: VAG1634
- Backrest Panel Tool: 3370
- Engine/Transmission Holder - Seat Repair Fixture: VAS6136
- Engine and Transmission Holder: VAS6095A
Cloth Backrest Cover, Removing
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 .
-- Open the molding strips -4- using the : 3370 .
-- 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-.
Equipment versions with Rear Storage Pocket
-- Loosen the clip -3- from both sides of the back of the backrest frame -2-.
-- To do so, use the : 3409 .
Continuation for All Vehicles
-- Continue pulling the backrest cover -1- up in order to reach the next upholstery clips -5-.
TIP:
The topmost clips do not have to be removed.
-- Pull the backrest cover on the backside upward up to the crossbrace -2-.
-- Disengage the crossbrace on the left and right sides from the seat frame -arrows-.
-- Disconnect and guide out the wiring harnesses under the seat frame.
-- 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 the reverse order of removal while noting the following:
-- If necessary, install the backrest heating element. Refer to Driver Backrest Heating Element -Z7- /Front Passenger Backrest Heating Element -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
-- Remove the front seat. Refer to FRONT SEAT, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
-- Secure the front seat to the : VAS6136 . Refer to FRONT SEAT, MOUNTING ON FIXTURE FOR SEAT REPAIR .
-- Remove the backrest. Refer to FRONT BACKREST, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
-- 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 .
-- Open the molding strips -4- using the : 3370 .
-- 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-.
Equipment versions with Rear Storage Pocket
-- Loosen the clip -3- from both sides of the back of the backrest frame -2-.
-- To do so, use the : 3409 .
Continuation for All Vehicles
-- Pinch through the upholstery clip -5- on the rear side.
-- Continue pulling the backrest cover -1- up in order to reach the next upholstery clips -5-.
TIP:
The topmost clips do not have to be removed.
-- Pull the backrest cover on the backside upward up to the crossbrace -2-.
-- 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 the reverse order of removal while noting the following:
-- If necessary, install the backrest heating element. Refer to Driver Backrest Heating Element -Z7- /Front Passenger Backrest Heating Element -Z9-, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
-- Attach the backrest cover on the cushion. Refer to BACKREST COVER AND CUSHION, SEPARATING .
Tightening Specifications
- Refer to OVERVIEW - FRONT BACKREST