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Removing and installing covers and padding of rear seat cushion in 2nd row — AUDI

Removing and installing covers and padding of rear seat cushion in 2nd row on Audi: 10 steps. What to remove, in what order, and what to check after.

Workshop procedure for AUDI — the exact step sequence and torque figures, straight from real workshop data.

10 steps

🧭 Before you start

Fits: VW Caddy IV (SA, 2015–2020)

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  • When the bench seat is removed and the backrest is folded down, the backrest cannot be folded up without first closing the lower locking mechanism.
  • The cover is attached to the cushion with staples in the rear outer areas of the rear seat cushion.

📋 Procedure

  1. Remove bench seat . [Note: When the bench seat is removed and the backrest is folded down, the backrest cannot be folded up without first closing the lower locking mechanism.]
  2. Remove belt buckle of 2nd seat row .
  3. Detach all profiles (1) of cover from mounting brackets (2) in seat frame.
  4. Fold up cover and press apart sides of mountings (1) before pulling out fastening strip (2).
  5. Detach remaining connections.
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  1. Detach cover (3) from padding (4). [Note: The cover is attached to the cushion with staples in the rear outer areas of the rear seat cushion.]
  2. Remove staples (arrows) and detach cover from padding.
  3. Install in reverse order, but note the following:
  4. Instead of using staples (arrows), cover should be attached to seat using padding clips in affected areas. [Note: A suitable adhesive tape should be applied to fix the cover on the cushion before the padding clips are attached.Use padding clip pliersV.A.G 1634 to fit padding clips.The part numbers of the padding clips can be found in the Electronic Parts Catalogue.]
  5. The padding clips should, once fitted, be covered with a suitable felt pad to optimise the grip.

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Workshop data on this page last updated 20 Sep 2026.