Removing and Installing Backrest Cover and Padding For 1/3 Backrest Section

Backrest Cover And Padding For Split Rear Backrest (contoured Seats (4+1)), Removing And Installing

Removing and installing backrest cover and padding for 1/3 backrest section







1 - Backrest panel
2 - Backrest cushion

Removing
- Remove backrest.
- Remove bolts - 14 - (2x) from lock trim - 13 -.
- Remove headrest - 9 - by pressing catch on left headrest guide - 8 -.
- Remove headrest guide - 8 - Fig. 2.
- Pry fastening strip - 6 - out of seatback panel - 1 -.







- Unhook securing strip - 5 - at retaining bracket - 3 - at headrest cut-out.
- Cut through upholstery clips - 7 - and remove seat cover.
- Remove backrest heating element - 8 -.

Installing
- Use VAG 1634 stapling tool to install new upholstery clips.

3 - Retaining bracket
4 - Backrest heating element
5 - Fastening strip at headrest
6 - Rear fastening strip (all around)
7 - Upholstery clips







8 - Head restraint guide
9 - Head restraint
The outer rear head restraints are not identical to the front head restraints. Mark accordingly with adhesive tape if all head restraints are removed together.
10 - Lock cylinder
- Removing and installing lock cylinder involves use of ignition key.
- Remove locking lever.
- Use screwdriver to pry out retaining tabs and at the same time press out lock cylinder- 10 -.







11 - Locking lever
- Remove bolts - 14 - (2x) from lock trim - 13 -.
- Detach locking lever from underneath at engaging hooks (2x).
- Use screwdriver to pry out locking lever at top.
12 - Warning indicator
- When backrest is locked in position, pin protrudes 1-2 mm above lock trim.
- When backrest is not locked, pin protrudes approx. 20 mm above lock trim and red mark is visible.
13 - Lock trim
14 - Bolts