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Removing and installing backrest cover and cushion

Special tools and workshop equipment required

t	Upholstery clip pliers -V.A.G 1634-

t	Release lever -T10039-

t	Removing wedge -3409-

Note

Removal and installation are described for the continuous backrest. Removal and installation of components for the split backrest are similar.

Removing

–	Remove bench seat → Chapter.

–	Remove backrest → Chapter.

–	Carefully ease cover over lashing eyes using removing wedge -3409-.

–	Remove head restraints → Chapter.

–	Remove trim for locking mechanism → Chapter.

–	Open zipper on cover all round on rear of backrest.

–	Fold over cover at sides.

–	When doing this, carefully guide cover and cushion over head restraint guides.

–	Remove cover and cushion from backrest frame.

–	Cut through the upholstery clips -arrows-.

Note

Upholstery clips are destroyed during removal. They must be renewed when installing. Use upholstery clip pliers -V.A.G 1634- for this.

–	Cut through the remaining upholstery clips.

–	Remove cover from cushion.

Installing

Note

t	Before installing, check all fasteners for damage and renew if necessary.

t	Before installing covers -1- and -2-, make sure that cover lies over all points of backrest release mechanisms.

Install in reverse order of removal.

–	After installing cushion and cover, check and make sure that covers -1- and -2- are completely engaged in backrest locking mechanisms.

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