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Backrest Cushion and Upholstery, Separating From Individual Rear Seat






Individual Power Rear Seat Cushion and Upholstery

Backrest Cushion and Upholstery, Separating from Individual Rear Seat

CAUTION!
Observe safety precautions for working on airbags => [ Airbag Safety Precautions ] Airbag Safety Precautions.





1 Awl (V.A.G 1636 A)

2 Retainer

3 Plastic clips

4 Backrest frame

5 Rubber pieces (Qty. 2)

6 Side clamping strips (Qty. 6)

7 Upholstery clips (Qty. 4)

8 Lower clamping strips (Qty. 5)

9 Backrest heating connector

10 Retaining strip

11 Cover and upholstery

Removing

- Remove seat pan => [ Seat Pan ] Individual Power Rear Seats.

- Remove individual rear seat => [ Individual Rear Seat ] Individual Power Rear Seats.

- Mount the fixture for seat repair (VAS 6136) on the engine and transmission holder (VAS 6095).

- Secure individual rear seat on seat repair stand (VAS 6136).

- Remove the headrests => [ Headrest ] Individual Power Rear Seats.

- Remove headrest guides => [ Headrest Guides ]. Headrest Guides

- Using a screwdriver, pry out side clamping strips - 6 - (Qty. 6).

- Open retaining strip - 10 -.

- Cut upholstery clips - 7 - (Qty. 4).

- Using a screwdriver, pry out lower clamping strips - 8 - (Qty. 5).

- Disconnect harness connector - 9 -.

- Disengage left and right rubber pieces - 5 - from backrest frame - 4 -.

Installing

- Install cover and upholstery - 11 - in reverse order of removal.

- Use Upholstery Clip Pliers VAG1634 to install the new upholstery clips - 7 -.