Removing cover and padding: VW Sharan I / SEAT Alhambra

🧭 Before you start

Fits: VW Sharan I / SEAT Alhambra (7M)

Don't miss

• Locking lug can be found on front or rear side depending on installation position (left or right of backrest).
• Renew defective securing clips (2) when installing.

📋 Procedure

1. Remove seat .
2. Remove backrest .
3. Remove head restraint from backrest.
4. Pull out guides (2) from head restraints. To do this, use an appropriate drift (1) or similar and push it into small opening to release locking lug (arrow) or push down backrest padding beneath guide and release locking lug directly using a screwdriver. [Note: Locking lug can be found on front or rear side depending on installation position (left or right of backrest).]
5. Old version: pull off table top (1) from backrest in upper area of securing clips (2)(arrow) and then unhook at bottom. [Note: Renew defective securing clips (2) when installing.]

6. New version: lever out caps (2), remove screws beneath and then unhook table top (1) at bottom.
7. Pull out zip fastener slide (1) from under cover and open zip fastener.
8. Pull off cover up to padding wire (1).
9. Cut through padding clips (2).
10. Remove backrest cover.
11. Take off padding elements (1) and (2) from backrest frame (3).

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