Vauxhall Workshop Service and Repair Manuals

Upholstery - Front Seat Backrest, Replace

Remove

Workshop manufacture of 2 tools is recommended so that the upholstery can be installed without risk of damage.

A    Remover

B    Installer

Remove upholstery from lower retaining rail.

Remove upholstery upwards from below.

Remove ring clamps for rear surface.

Remove shaped wire from side bushings on rear.

1     Upholstery

2     Retaining rail (lower)

3     Reinforcement strip

4     Ring clamp

5     Shaped wire

6     Bushing

7     Grip

8     Facing

Install

Install in reverse order.

Fasten ring clamps using commercially available round nose pliers.

On standard seat 8 ring clamps (A).

On sports seat 28 ring clamps (A, B, B1).

Note:

After assembly, adjust backrest play at side rollers (eccentrics).

On Models 34, 36, 44, 46, release detent hook on backrest.

Fold backrest forwards.

Adjust rollers.

A    Basic adjustment (indicator arrow points horizontally to rear)

B    Play compensator (turned downwards 90° to "A")

C    Lock washer

Fold backrest up and lock in position.