Removing and installing seat pan cover and padding, standard seat — VW

🧭 Before you start

Fits: platform code 138

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• If the front passenger seat cushion is renewed, the seat occupied sensor, front passenger side G128 must also always be renewed. — Attach seat repair standVAS 6136 to engine and gearbox supportVAS 6095.
• Padding clips are destroyed during removal. They must be renewed when installing. To do this, use upholstery pliersV.A.G 1634.

📋 Procedure

1. ⚠ If the front passenger seat cushion is renewed, the seat occupied sensor, front passenger side G128 must also always be renewed. — Attach seat repair standVAS 6136 to engine and gearbox supportVAS 6095.
2. Remove front seat .
3. Secure front seat to seat repair standVAS 6136.
4. Remove front belt buckle .
5. Remove seat trim on tunnel side .

6. Remove backrest adjuster wheel .
7. Remove seat height adjuster handle .
8. Remove seat trim on sill side .
9. Remove front backrest .
10. Release profile (1) from mounting.
11. On both sides of front seat, release profiles (1) from mountings.
12. Release profile (2) from mounting at front of front seat.
13. Release wiring harness from seat frame.
14. Release cover and padding from seat frame.
15. Roll up cover (1) on outer sides working around perimeter.
16. Remove all upholstery clips (arrows).
17. Remove cover from padding. [Note: Padding clips are destroyed during removal. They must be renewed when installing. To do this, use upholstery pliersV.A.G 1634.]

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