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Removing and installing covers and padding of seats in 1st row — AUDI

Removing and installing covers and padding of seats in 1st row on Audi: 16 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.

16 steps

🧭 Before you start

Fits: VW Caddy IV (SA, 2015–2020)

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  • The part numbers of the padding clips can be found in the Electronic Parts Catalogue (ETKA).

📋 Procedure

  1. Remove individual seat or double bench seat .
  2. Remove head restraint guides .
  3. Remove trims of backrest fittings .
  4. Remove padding and cover from seat cushion .
  5. Remove front seat belt end anchor .
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  1. Lever out cap (1) and seat belt guide (2) from mountings.
  2. Thread seat belt (4) and belt end fitting (3) through seat belt guide.
  3. Fold backrest forwards.
  4. Using a screwdriver, lever clamp profiles (1) and (2) on rear of backrest out of mountings.
  5. Fold backrest backwards.
  6. Detach padding with cover (3) from backrest frame (4).
  7. Fold up cover (1).
  8. Press apart sides of mountings (2) and pull out fastening strip (3).
  9. Detach remaining connections.
  10. Detach cover (1) from padding (4).
  11. Attach cover (1) to padding (4) with new padding clips - at the positions indicated - using padding clip pliersV.A.G 1634. [Note: The part numbers of the padding clips can be found in the Electronic Parts Catalogue.]

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Workshop data on this page last updated 20 Sep 2026.