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Removing and installing seat cover and seat cushion for bench seat (4-seater) — VW

Removing and installing seat cover and seat cushion for bench seat (4-seater) on VW: 12 steps. What to remove, in what order, and what to check after.

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

12 steps

🧭 Before you start

Fits: VW CC (358, 2012–2017)

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  • When securing cover to padding, use upholstery pliersV.A.G 1634.

📋 Procedure

  1. Remove bench seat .
  2. Remove bench seat storage compartment (4-seater) .
  3. Using a side cutter, cut through all the upholstery clips (arrows) under seat bench.
  4. Unhook clamping bars on left and right (1).
  5. Unhook clamping bars (2), (3) and (4) in notch of right belt buckle.
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  1. Unhook respective clamping bars in notch of left belt buckle.
  2. Unhook centre clamping bars (5) and (6).
  3. Unhook clamping bar on right in opening for stowage compartment (7).
  4. Unhook clamping bar on opposite side in opening for stowage compartment.
  5. Fold back upholstery and cut through all upholstery clips on the seat surface using a side cutter.
  6. Detach upholstery and padding from frame. [Note: When securing cover to padding, use upholstery pliersV.A.G 1634.]
  7. Install in reverse order of removal.

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Workshop data on this page last updated 20 Sep 2026.