Audi Workshop Service and Repair Manuals > A4 Mk3 > Body | General body repairs, interior | Seat padding, covers | Covers and padding on rear seats | Detaching seat cover from padding (seat bench with centre storage compartment)

Detaching seat cover from padding (seat bench with centre storage compartment)

Special tools and workshop equipment required

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

Removing

–	Remove cover with padding → Chapter.

–	Detach cover -1- as far as possible from padding -3-.

–	Release fastening strip -4- from clips -2-.

–	Detach cover as far as possible from padding.

Equipment version with fabric covers:

–	Unclip contour wire -3- (inserted in pouch -4- of cover -5-) from clips -2-.

–	Detach cover from padding -1-.

Equipment version with leather covers:

–	Use pliers -4- to pinch off upholstery clips -3-.

–	Detach cover -1- from padding -2-.

Installing

Installation is carried out in the reverse order; note the following:

–	On equipment version with leather seats, use upholstery clip pliers -V.A.G 1634- to fit new upholstery clips.

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