SEAT Workshop Service and Repair Manuals > Leon Mk2 > Body | Bodywork, Interior fitting work | Seat padding, covers | Upholstery and padding for the adjustable rear seats | Upholstery and padding for seat back: removal and assembly

Backrest upholstery and padding, removal

–	Remove the left part of the rear bench. The right part of the seat does not need to be removed from the vehicle when removing the upholstery from the backrest on the right side.

–	Fold the backrest forwards.

Vehicles with different luggage compartment floors

–	Remove the luggage compartment floor from the vehicle.

Caution

The trim -3- is under tension due to the two springs. In order to remove the padding, a second mechanic has to push the trim from behind.

All vehicles

–	Undo the screw -4- (6 Nm) and remove the spring element -5- from the slide piece -6-.

Caution

The backrest must be folded forwards in order to release the spring elements -5-. The spring element is free of tension in this position.

–	Return the backrest to its correct position.

–	Press the locking mechanisms -arrows- and release the trim of the seat belt -2- from the mount.

Note

The trim of the seat belt -2- can only be used once which means it has to be replaced when reinstalling.

–	Undo the screw -7- (40 Nm) and remove the rear fitting of the seat belt -6- from the seat.

–	Remove the safety belt towards the front.

Note

When installing, the rear fitting of the seat belt cannot be inserted via the ISOFIX securing plate.

–	Remove the upholstery profile -3- and -4- from the mounts -5- on the backrest frame.

–	Remove the upholstery from the sides -1-.

–	Remove the clips -8-.

Note

The clips -8- will be damaged when removing. They must be renewed when installing. Use the Pressure tool -T20069-.

–	Remove the upholstery -1- and padding -2- from the backrest frame.

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